Meaning

Shivāya is a Sanskrit word that means “to Shiva” or “for Shiva”. It is found in the mantra “Om Namah Shivāya” (ॐ नमः शिवाय). The name means means “offered to Lord Shiva” or “dedicated to Shiva.” “Shivāya” as a name is modern yet timeless. “Shivāya”