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Shivanshi

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Pronounced shih-VAHN-shee /ʃɪˈvɑːn.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit (Shiva + amsha, 'part; portion'), Shivanshi means 'a part of Shiva; belonging to Shiva.' A devotional name referencing the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Shivanshi means 'a part of Shiva' (said 'shih-VAHN-shee'). References the deity Shiva, which we note.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit (Shiva + amsha, 'part; portion'), Shivanshi means 'a part of Shiva; belonging to Shiva.' A devotional name referencing the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10794 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320122025

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

Shivanshi comes from Sanskrit, 'a part of Shiva,' honoring the deity Shiva, which we note. It is a devotional South Asian name, rare in the U.S. and carried mainly by Indian families (said 'shih-VAHN-shee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage homes. Rare, devotional, and graceful.

Did you know? Shivanshi draws on Sanskrit (Shiva + amsha, 'part') for 'a part of Shiva; born of Shiva' — a devotional name referencing the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note (said 'shih-VAHN-shee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Shivanshi — Sanskrit 'part of Shiva'; deity-linked; Indian name

Variations

ShivangiShivansheeShivani

Nicknames

ShiviAnshi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivanshi mean?

Shivanshi is Sanskrit for 'a part of Shiva; born of Shiva' — referencing the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shivanshi?

It's said shih-VAHN-shee /ʃɪˈvɑːn.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shivanshi a boy or girl name?

Shivanshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Shivanshi?

Shivanshi is a rare name in the U.S.

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