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Name Origin

Shiva is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. It is primarily associated with Hinduism and refers to one of the principal deities in the Hindu pantheon. Shiva is considered the destroyer or transformer, representing the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

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Famous People

Shiva Rajkumar (1962-)

Actor

  • Recipient of Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
  • Known for his roles in Kannada cinema

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