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Shivani

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Pronounced shih-VAH-nee /ʃɪˈvɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Shivani — 'wife of Shiva', a name of the goddess ParvatiHigh

In 30 seconds: A goddess's name: Shivani is 'wife of Shiva' — the great goddess Parvati. Divine, graceful, and powerful.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Shivani — 'wife of Shiva', a name of the goddess Parvati
U.S. rank (2025)#6086 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,869

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shivani comes from Sanskrit — 'wife of Shiva', a name of the goddess Parvati (consort of Lord Shiva). A divine, graceful name across Hindu families, it carries the strength and beauty of the goddess.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, wife-of-Shiva at the root, and divine.

Did you know? Shivani is a name of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva — 'she who belongs to Shiva'; it's a beautiful, sacred Hindu name.
Overall data confidence 85%
Sanskrit references — Shivani — etymology

Variations

ShivanieSivani

Nicknames

Shivi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Shivani Narayanan (2002-)
    Indian actress and social media personality known for Tamil television serials
  • ★Shivani Surve
    Indian actress known for her roles in Marathi and Hindi television

If you like Shivani…

Ishani— a companion divine name
Kavya— another modern Sanskrit favorite
Savani— echoes that soft -ni sound
Navani— a fellow Sanskrit choice
Dayani— shares Shivani's Sanskrit roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivani mean?

Shivani is Sanskrit for 'wife of Shiva' — a name of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Shivani?

It's said shih-VAH-nee /ʃɪˈvɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shivani a boy or girl name?

Shivani is a girl's name.

How popular is Shivani?

Shivani is a rare name in the U.S.

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