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Shivansh

♂ Boy

Pronounced shih-VAHNSH /ʃɪ.ˈvɑnʃ/Medium

Meaning: A part of Lord ShivaMedium

In 30 seconds: Shivansh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'a part of Lord Shiva'.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningA part of Lord Shiva
U.S. rank (2024)#1539 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births114 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920042024

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

History & Origin

Rooted in Sanskrit, Shivansh expresses the idea of being a portion or piece of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The name carries clear devotional meaning, dedicating the child to that god. It is a modern favorite in India that keeps a traditional religious sense.

It also appears with a lengthened vowel as Shivaansh, a spelling that draws out the middle sound while keeping the same meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Shivansh is 'a part of Shiva', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Shivansh — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivansh mean?

Shivansh is usually explained as meaning 'a part of Shiva' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Shivansh?

It's commonly said shih-VAHNSH /ʃɪ.ˈvɑnʃ/.

Is Shivansh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shivansh is used as a boy name.

How popular is Shivansh?

In 2024, Shivansh ranked #1539 in the U.S. for boys, with 114 births recorded.