Siva

American

[see-vuh, shee-vuh] / ˈsi və, ˈʃi və /

noun

Hinduism.

another name for Shiva.

Siva British

/ ˈsɪvə, ˈsiːvə /

noun

Hinduism the destroyer, one of the three chief divinities of the later Hindu pantheon, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu. Siva is also the god presiding over personal destinies

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Etymology

Origin of Siva

from Sanskrit Śiva, literally: the auspicious (one)

Example Sentences

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“Driven by massive compute demand, data centers are transitioning to 800-volt DC designs and adopting power systems architecture and technology from the electric-vehicle industry,” CEO Siva Sivaram said on the earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“There is little doubt that commercial cardrooms are flouting the law by offering illegal games and operating outside the bounds of state regulations,” Siva said in his statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

George rose to fame in the early 2010s, with bandmates Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness and Parker.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Fellow The Wanted bandmate Siva Kaneswaran offered his support on George's social media post, commenting: "Here for you brother. Rest up and get well soon."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

Is a representation of Siva, taken from Moor's Hindu Pantheon, plate xiii.

From Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other by Inman, Thomas

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