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Shivana

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How to Pronounce Shivana

Pronounced shih-VAH-nuh /ʃɪˈvɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit root shiv- ('auspicious; benign'), echoing the name of the god Shiva. Read as 'auspicious one' or 'of Shiva' — carried with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene three-beat name: Shivana means 'auspicious; of Shiva' in Sanskrit (said 'shih-VAH-nuh').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit root shiv- ('auspicious; benign'), echoing the name of the god Shiva. Read as 'auspicious one' or 'of Shiva' — carried with respect.
U.S. rank (1996)#15526 ↘ Falling
1996 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
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History & Origin

Shivana comes from the Sanskrit for 'auspicious,' close to the name Shiva. A graceful Indian girl's name of good omen (said 'shih-VAH-nuh').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls, though it is familiar in India. Newly emerging here.

Did you know? Shivana grows from the Sanskrit shiv- ('auspicious'), echoing the name of the god Shiva — a serene, blessing-bright name, carried with respect.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Shivana — Sanskrit shiv-, 'auspicious'; echoes Shiva; handled respectfully

Variations

ShivaniShivanyaSivana

Nicknames

ShivVana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivana mean?

Shivana comes from the Sanskrit for 'auspicious', echoing the name of the god Shiva. It reads as 'auspicious one'.

How do you pronounce Shivana?

It's said shih-VAH-nuh /ʃɪˈvɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Where does the name Shivana come from?

It comes from the Sanskrit root shiv- ('auspicious'), close to the name Shiva. It is used with respect.

How popular is Shivana?

Shivana is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in India. Newly emerging here.

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