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)

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“It’s early days, but right now, I would call it a great addition to our automotive portfolio,” president Siva Sivaram told investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

“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

Bodhana's dad Siva said "nobody at all" in his family was proficient at chess before his daughter took up the game.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025

He corresponds with Siva of the Indians, his attributes being similar, viz.,

From The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices by Anonymous

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