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Shivanya
Pronounced shih-VAHN-yah /ʃɪˈvɑn.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'the goddess (a name of Parvati, the consort of Shiva)' and 'of the auspicious one' (from Shiva, 'the auspicious'); we note the deityLow
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History & Origin
Shivanya comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'the goddess (a name of Parvati, the consort of Shiva)' and 'of the auspicious one' (from Shiva, 'the auspicious'; we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shih-VAHN-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-goddess at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Shivanya mean?
Shivanya is Sanskrit, variously 'the goddess (Parvati, consort of Shiva)' and 'of the auspicious one'. We note the deity.
How do you pronounce Shivanya?
It's said shih-VAHN-yah /ʃɪˈvɑn.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shivanya a boy or girl name?
Shivanya is a girl's name.
How popular is Shivanya?
Shivanya is a very rare name in the U.S.