Shivin is a modern -in form of Shiv/Shiva — from Sanskrit, 'the auspicious one, the benevolent' (a name of Lord Shiva, one of the supreme Hindu deities; the -in construction is modern, which we note). A crisp, devout, contemporary name across India (said 'SHI-vin').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, of-Shiva at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shiva means 'the auspicious one, the benevolent' in Sanskrit (a supreme Hindu god) — Shivin is a modern -in form, crisp and devout (said 'SHI-vin').

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Sanskrit references — Shiva — modern form

Variations

ShivShivamShivaan

Nicknames

Shiv

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What does the name Shivin mean?

Shivin is a modern form of Shiv/Shiva — Sanskrit 'the auspicious one' (Lord Shiva); the -in construction is modern.

How do you pronounce Shivin?

It's said SHI-vin /ˈʃɪ.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shivin a boy or girl name?

Shivin is a boy's name.

How popular is Shivin?

Shivin is a rare name in the U.S.