1008 Names Of Lord Shiva : भगवान शिव के 1008 नाम

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1008 Names Of Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva is the Supreme God of the whole Universe and Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Religion). He is one of the famous trinity of Hinduism; Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesha (Shiva). Shiva Sahasranama Stotra is a hymn eulogizing Lord Shiva by recounting 1008 names of Lord Shiva. All of the 1008 names of Lord Shiva can be found in the Shiva Purana.

भगवान शिव के 1008 नाम

The Shiva Purana lists following 1008 names of god Shiva. For the knowledge we are giving those names here:

Shiva – Pure
Hara – Destroyer
Mrda – Gracious
Rudra – Terrible
Puskara – Nourisher
Puspalocana – Of Flowery Eyes
Arthigamya – Accessible To The Suppliants
Sadacara – Of Noble Conduct
Sarva – All-in-all
Mahesvara – Great Lord
Candrapida – With Moon For The Diadem
Candramauli – With Moon For Its Crest-jewel
Visva – Universe
Visvambharesvara – Lord Of The Earth
Vedantasarasandoha – The Essence Of Vedanta Philosophy
Kapalin – With A Skull In The Hand
Nilalohita – Blue-blooded
Dhyanadhara – Object Of Meditation
Aparicchedya – Inexplicable
Gauribhartr – Husband Of Gauri
Ganesvara – Lord Of Ganas
Astamurti – Having Eight Cosmic Bodies
Visvamurti – Universe-bodied
Trivarga – Bestower Of Virtue, Wealth And Love
Sargasadhana – Achiever Of Creation
Jnanagamya – Accessible To Perfect Knowledge
Drdhaprajna – Of Steady Intellect
Devadeva – Lord Of Gods
Trilocana – Three-eyed
Vamadeva – Lovely God
Mahadeva – Great God
Patu – Efficient
Parivrdha – Chief
Drdha – Firm
Visvarupa – Multiformed
Virupaksa – Odd-eyed
Vagisa – Lord Of Speech
Surassattama – The Most Excellent God
Sarvapramanasamvadin – In Whom All Authorities And Proof Agree
Vrsanka – Bull-bannered
Vrsavahana – Bull-vehicled
Isa – Lord
Pinakin – Holding Bow
Khatvangin – Holding Missile Khatvanga
Citravesa – Of Variegated Dress
Cirantana – Eternal Being
Tamohara – Remover Of Ignorance
Mahayogin – Great Yogin
Goptr – Protector
Brahmandahrt – Heart Of Cosmos
Jatin – With Matted Hair
Kalakala – Slayer Of Death
Krrtivasas – Wearing Hide
Subhaga – Comely
Pranatatmaka – Soul Of Devotees
Unnadhra – Uplifted
Purasa – Divine Being
Jusya – Worhty To Be Served
Durvasas – Sage Durvasas
Pursasana – Chastiser Of The Tripuras
Divyayudha – Having Divine Weapons
Skandaguru – Preceptor Of Skanda
Paramesthin – Staying At The Acme
Paratpura – Greater Tham The Greatest
Anadimadhyanidhana – With No Beginning, Middle Or End
Girisa – Lord Of Mountains
Girijadhava – Husband Of Parvati
Kuberabandhu – Kinsman Of Kubera
Srikantha – Of Glorious Neck
Lokavarnottama – Excellent Of All Castes In The World
Samadhivedya – Who Can Be Realised Through Trance
Kodandin – Holding Bow
Nilakantha – Blue-necked
Parasvadhin – Holding Axe
Visalaksa – Wide Eyed
Mrgavyadha – Hunter Of Animal
Suresa – Lord Of Gods
Suryatapana – Scorcher Of The Sun
Dharmadhyaksa – Presiding Deity Of Virtue
Ksamaksetra – Splitter Of The Eyes Of Bhaga
Urga – Fierce
Pasupati – Lord Of Beasts, The Individual Souls
Tarksya – Identical With Garuda
Priyabhakta – Favourite Of The Devotee
Parantapa – Scorcher Of Enemies
Datr – Donor
Dayakara – Compassionate
Daksa – Skilful
Kapardin – Having Matted Hair
Kamasasana – Chastiser Of Cupid
Smasananilaya – Residing In Cremation Ground
Suksma – Subtle
Smasanastha – Staying In The Cremation Ground
Mahesvara – Great God
Lokakartr – Creator Of The Worlds
Mrgapati – Lord Of Deer
Mahakartr – Great Maker
Mahausadhi – Great Medicine
Somapa – Inbiber Of Somajuice
Amrtapa – Drinker Of Nectar
Saumya – Gentle
Mahatejas – Of Great Splendour
Mahadyuti – Of Great Brilliance
Tejomaya – Full Of Lustre
Amrtamaya – Full Of Nectar
Annamaya – Of The Nature Of Food
Sudhapati – Lord Of Nectar
Uttama – The Most Excellent
Goptr – Protector
Jnanagamya – Attainable Through Perfect Knowledge –
Puratana – Ancient Being
Niti – Justice
Sunitii – Good Justice And Policy
Suddhatman – Pure Soul
Soma – Accompanied By Uma
Somatra – Excelling The Moon
Sukhin – Happy Being
Ajatasatru – Whose Enemy Is Not Yet Born
Aloksambhavya – Whose Existence Is Inferred As Possible Through Lustre
Havyavahana – Carrier Of Sacrificial Offerings I.e. Fire
Lokankara – Maker Of The Worlds
Vedakara – Originator Of The Vedas
Sutrakara – Composer Of Aphorisms
Santana – Eternal
Maharsi – Great Sage
Kapilacarya – Preceptor Kapila
Visvadipti – Light Of The Universe
Trilocana – Three-eyed
Pinakapani – Holding Pinaka In The Hand
Bhudeva – God Of The Earth
Svastida – Bestower Of Weal
Sukrta – Meritorious
Sudhi – Intelligent
Dhatrdhaman – Abode Of The Creator
Dharmakara – Creater Of The Lustre
Sarvada – Bestower Of All
Sarvagocara – Visible To All
Brahmarsk – Creator Of Brahma
Visvasrk – Creator Of The Universe
Sarga – Creation
Karnikarapriya – Fond Of The Pericarp Of The Lotus
Kavi – Poet
Sakha –
Visakha –
Gosakha
Shiva – The Cause Of Welfare
Bhisak Anuttama – Excellent Physician
Bhavya – Good
Puskala – Eminent One
Sthapati – Architect
Sthira – Steady
Vijitatman – Self-conqueror
Vidheyatman – Self-controlled
Bhutavahanasarathi – With Bhutas As Charioteers
Sagana – Accompanied By Ganas
Ganakaya – With Ganas As Body-guards
Sukirti – Of Good Fame
Chinnasamsaya – One To Whom Doubts Have Been Cleared
Kamadeva – Identical To Cupid
Kamapala – Protector Of The Desires
Bhasmoddulitavigraha – Whose Body Is Dusted With Bhasma
Bhasmapriya – Fond Of Bhasma
Bhasmasayin – Lying On The Basma
Kamin – Lover
Kanta – Brilliant
Krtagama – One Who Has Created Agamas
Samavarta – Who Whirls The Wheel Of Wordly Existence
Anivrttatma – Whose Soul Never Turns Black
Dharmapunja – Mass Of Virtue
Sadashiva – Auspicious For Ever
Akalmasa – Sinless
Punyatman – Meritorious Soul
Caturbahu – Four-armed
Durasada – Difficult To Access
Durlabha – Rare One
Durgama – Impassable
Durga – Difficult Of Being Attained
Sarvayudhavisarada – Expert In Wielding Weapons
Adhyatmayoganilaya – Stationed In Spiritual Yoga
Sutantu – Wearing Good Fabric Of Universe
Tantuvardhana – Enhancer Of The Fabric
Subhanga – Having Auspicious Limbs
Lokasaranga – Essence Of The Worlds
Jagadisa – Lord Of The Universe
Bhasmasuddhikara – Causing Purity Through Bhasma –
Abhiru – Non-cowardly
Ojasvin – Vigorous
Suddhavigraha – Of Pure Body
Asadhya – Unachievable
Sadhusadhya – Achievable Easily By The Saintly
Bhrtyamarkatarupadhrk – Assuming The Form Of The Servile Monkey
Hiranyaretas – Gold-semened
Paurana – Ancient One
Ripujivahara – Destroyer Of Enemies
Balin – Strong
Mahahrada – Deep Eddy
Mahagarta – Deep Ditch
Siddha
Vrndaravandita – Saluted By The Gods
Vyaghracarmambara – Wearing The Tiger Hide
Vyalin – Clapsed By Serpents
Mahabhuta – Great Living Being
Mahanidhi – Great Storehouse
Amrta – Nectar
Amrtapa – Drinker Of The Nectar
Srimat – Glorious
Pancajanya – Favourable To The Five Classes Of Beings
Prabhanjana – Hailstorm
Pancavimsatitattvastha – Stationed In Twentyfive Principles
Parijata – Celestial Tree
Paratpara – Greater Than The Greatest
Sulabha – Easy To Access
Suvrata – Of Good Rites
Sura – Heroic
Vanmayaikanidhi – Treasure Stored In All Extant Literature
Varnasramaguru – Preceptor Of Castes And Stages Of Life
Varmin – The Religious Student
Satrujit – Conqueror Of The Enemies
Satrutapana – Scorcher Of Enemies
Asrama – Stage Of Life
Sramana – Ascetic
Ksama – Emaciated
Jnanavat – Wise
Acalesvara – Lord Of The Mountains
Pramanabhuta – The Authoritative Proof
Durneja – Difficult To Be Known
Suparna – Garuda Of Good Wings
Vayuvahana – Having Wind As Vehicle
Dhanurdhara – Wielder Of The Bow
Dhanurveda – Science Of Archery
Guna – Attribute
Sasigunakara – Storehouse Of The Qualities Of The Moon
Satya – Truth
Satyapara – Devoted To Truth
Adina – Non-distressed
Dharma – Sacred Virtue
Godharmasana – Chestiser Of The Beastly Natured
Anantadrsti – Of Infinite Vision
Ananda – Bliss
Danda – Punishment
Damayitr – Suppressor
Dama – Controller Of Senses
Abhicarya – Worth Of Being Approached
Mahamaya – Of Great Maya
Visvakarmavisarada – Adept In All Activities Of The Universe
Vitaraga – Devoid Of Passion
Vinitatman – Of Well Disciplined Soul
Tapasvin – Ascetic
Bhutabhavana – Conceiver And Creater Of Living Beings
Unmattavesa – Having The Guise Of A Mad One
Pracchanna – Hidden One
Jitakama – Conqueror Of Lust
Jitendriya – Conqueror Of Sense Organs
Kalyanaprakrti – Of Good Nature
Kalya – Agreeable
Sarvaloka Prajapati – Creator Of The Worlds
Tarasvin – Forceful
Taraka – One Who Takes Across And Saves
Dhimat – Intelligent
Pradhana – Chief
Avyaya Prabhu – Imperishable Lord
Lokapala – Protector Of The Worlds
Antaratman – Immanent Soul
Kalpadi – The Beginning Of Aeon
Kamaleksana – Lotus Eyes
Vedasastrarthatattvajna – Knower Of The Principles And Meanings Of The Sastras
Niyamin – Observer Of Reatraints
Niyamasraya – Support Of Observances And Restraints
Candra – Identical With The Moon
Surya – Identical With The Sun
Sani – Saturn
Ketu – Planet Ketu
Varamga – Excellent Bodied
Vidrumacchavi – Having The Lustre Of Coral
Bhaktivasya – Suservient To Devotion
Parambrahma – Great Brahman
Mrgabanarpana – One Who Discharged Arrows On The Deer
Anagha – Faultless
Adri – Mountain
Adyalaya – Resident Of The Mountain
Kanta – The Luminous
Paramatman – Great Soul
Jagadguru – Preceptor Of The Universe
Sarvakarmalaya – Abode Of All Rites
Tusta – Satisfied
Mangalya – Auspicious
Mangalavrta – Surrounded By Auspiciousness
Mahatapas – Of Great Austerity
Dirghatapas – Of Long Penance
Sthavistha – Grossest One
Sthavira-dhruva – Aged And Steady
Ahan – Day
Samvatsara – Year
Vyapti – Concomitance
Pramana – Proof
Paramtapas – Supreme Penance
Samvatsarakara – One Causing The Year
Mantra Pratyaya – Credence
Sarvatapana – Scorcher Of All
Aja      Unborn
Sarvesvara – Lord Of All
Mahatejas – Of Great Lustre
Mahabala – Of Great Strength
Yogya – Worthy Yogin –
Maharetas – Of Great Virility
Siddhi – Achievement
Sarvadi – Beginning Of All
Agraha – Elderly
Vasu – Wealth
Vasumanas – Of Praiseworthy Mind
Satya – Of Truthful Existence
Sarvapapahara – Destroyer Of Sins
Hara – Remover Of Sins
Sukirti – Of Good Fame
Sobhana – Of Good Beauty
Sragvin – Wearing Garlands
Vedanga – Ancilliary Of The Vedas
Vedavit – Knower Of The Vedas
Muni – Ascetic
Bhrajisnu – Lord Of Worlds
Duradhara – Unconquerable
Amrta – Nectar
Sasvata – Permanent
Santa – Quiescent
Banahasta – Holding Arrows In The Hand
Pratapavat – Valorous
Kamandaludhara – Holding Water Pot
Dhanvin – Having Bow
Avanmanasagocara – Inexpressible And Inconceivable
Atindriya Beyond The Scope Of Sense Organs
Mahamaya – Wielding Great Maya
Sarvavasa – Abode Of All
Catuspatha – Of Four Paths
Kalayogin – United In Time
Mahanada – Of Loud Sound
Mahotsaha – Of Great Zeal
Mahabala – Of Great Strength
Mahabuddhi – Of Great Intellect
Mahavirya – Of Great Virility
Bhutacarin   Moving About With The Bhutas
Purandara – Destroyer Of The Cities
Nisacara – Stalking At Night
Pretacarin – Moving About With Ghosts
Mahasakti – Of Great Strength
Mahadyuti – Of Fically Indicated
Srimat – Glorious
Sarvacarya – Preceptor Of All
Manogati – Having The Velocity Of The Mind
Bahusruti – Of Many Years Or Of Great Fame
Mahamaya – Of Great Maya
Nityatatman – Of Restrained Soul
Dhruva – Steady
Adhruva – Unsteady
Tejastejas – Splendour Of Splendours
Dyutidhara – Having Brilliance
Janaka – Father
Sarvasasana – Chastiser Of All
Nrtyapriya – Fond Of Dance
Nityanrtya – Ever Dancing
Prakasatman – Of Luminous Soul
Prakasaka – The Illuminator
Spastaksara – Of Clear Worlds And Syllables
Budha – Wise
Samana – Impartial
Sarasamplava – Floating The Essence
Yugadikrt – Cause Of The Beginning Of Yugas
Yugavarta   Causing The Yugas To Resolve
Gambhira – Grave
Vrsavahana – Bull Vehicled
Ista – One Who Is Wished For Or Worshipped
Visista – Special Or Well Equipped
Sistesta – Liked By The Cultured
Sulabha – Easy Of Access
Sarasodhana – Purifier Of The Essence
Tirtharupa – Of The Form Of The Holy Centre
Trithanaman – Named After The Holy Centres
Tirthadrsya – Visible At The Holy Centres
Tirthada – Bestower Of Tirthas
Apam Nidhi – Storehouse Of Waters
Adhisthana – Supporting Base
Durjaya – Difficult To Be Conquered
Jayakalavit – Knower Of The Time Of Conquest
Pratisthita – Well Established
Pramanajna – Knower Of Testimonies
Hiranyakavaca – Having Golden Coat Of Mail
Hari – Identical With Visnu
Vimocana – Releaser
Suragana – Having Gods As Attendants
Vidyesa – Lord Of Lore
Bindusamsraya – Stationed In The Mystic Dot
Vatarupa – In The Form Of Wind
Amalonmayain – Free From Impurity
Vikartr – Special Maker
Gahana – Dense
Guha – Identical With Kartikeya
Karana – Cause
Kartr – Active
Sarvabandhavimocana – Releaser From All Bondages
Vyavasaya – Determination
Vyavasthana – Establisher Of Order
Sthanada – Bestower Of Proper Position
Jagadadija – Origination At The Beginning Of The Universe
Guruda – Conferer Of Weighty Things
Lalita – Simple And Delicate
Bheda – Difference
Navatman – New Soul
Atmani Samsthita – Stationed In The Soul
Viresvara – Lord Of Heroes
Virabhadra – Identical With Virabhadra
Virasana Vidhi – Knowing The Mode Of Sitting In The Heroic Posture
Guru – Preceptor
Viracudamani – Crest Jewel Of Heroes
Vettr – Knower
Cidananda – Sentience And Bliss
Nadisvara – Lord Of Rivers
Ajnadhara – Holder Of Behests
Triculin – Holding The Trident
Sipivista – Entering And Stationed In Rays
Sivalaya – Of Auspicious Residence
Balakhilya – Identical With Sage Balakhilyas
Mahavira – Great Hero
Tigmamsu – Of Fiery Rays
Badhira – Deaf
Khaga – Tranversing The Sky
Abhirama – The Charming One
Susarana – Worthy Refuge
Subrahmanya – Identical With Kumara
Sudhapati – Lord Of Nectar
Maghavat – Identical With Indra
Kausika – Identical With Sage Kausika
Gomat – Possessing Cows, Rays Etc
Virama – Final Stoppage
Sarvasadhana – Having All Equipments
Lalataksa – Having Eye In The Forehead
Visvadeha – Having The Universe As Body
Sara – Essence
Semsara Cakrabhrt – Holder Of The Wheel Of Wordly Existence
Amoghadanda – Of Never Failing Punishment
Madhyastha – Stationed In The Middle
Harina – Deer
Brahmavarcasa – Having The Brahminical Lustre
Paramartha – The Greatest Entity
Paramaya – Wielding The Great Maya
Sancaya – Collection
Vyaghrakomala – Tender To The Tiger
Ruci – Interest
Bahuruci – Having Great Interest
Vaidya – Physician
Vacaspati – Lord Of Speech
Ahaspati – Lord Of The Day, The Sun
Rave – Sun
Virocana – Sun, Moon Or Fire
Skanda – Karttikeya
Sastr – Chastiser
Vaivasvata Yama – Yama The Son Of The Sun
Yukti – Joint
Unnatakirti – Of Lofty Fame
Sanuraga – Loving
Puranjana –
Kailasadhipati – Lord Of Kailasa
Kanta – Brilliant
Savitr – Sun
Ravilocana – Having The Sun As The Eye
Visvottama – Excellent In The Universe
Vitabhaya – Free From Fear
Visvabhartr – Supporter Of The Universe
Anivarita – Unobstructed
Nitya – Eternal
Niyatakalyana – Of Invariable Welfare
Punyasravanakirtana – Hearing About And Glorification Of Whom Is Meritorius
Durasrava – Heard Far Off
Visvasaha – Forebearer Of Everything
Dhyeya – Worth Of Being Meditated Upon
Duhsvapna Nasana – Destroyer Of Bad Dreams
Uttarana – He Who Takes Across
Duskriha – Destroyer Of Wicked Deeds
Vijneya – Worthy Of Being Known
Duhsaha – Unbearable
Dhava – Lord
Anadi – Having No Beginning
Bhu      Earth
Bhuvah Laksmih – Wealth And The Glory Of The Earth
Kiritin – Wearing The Crown
Tridasadhipa – Lord Of The Gods
Visvagoptr – Protector Of The Universe
Visvakartr – Creator Of The Universe
Suvira – Good Hero
Rucirangada – Bestower Of Beautiful Limbs
Janana – The Progenitor
Janajanmadi – Cause Of Birth Of The People
Pritman – Possessing Pleasure
Nitiman – Just
Dhruva – Steady
Vasistha – Sage Vasistha
Kasyapa – Sage Kasyapa
Bhanu – Sun
Bhima – Terrible
Bhimaparakrama – Of Terrible Exploit
Pranava – The Mystic Syllable Om
Satpathacara – Transversing The Path Of The Good
Mahakosa – Of Great Treasure
Mahadhana – Of Great Wealth
Janmadhipa – Lord Of Birth
Mahadeva – Great Lord
Sakalagamaparaga – One Who Had Mastered All Vedas
Tattva – Tenet
Tattvavit – Knower Of Truth
Ekatman – Single Soul
Vibhu – All Prevading
Visnuvibhusana – Ornament Of Visnu
Rsi      Sage
Brahmana – Knower Of Brahman
Aisvaryam – Lordliness
Janmamrtyujaratiga – Who Is Beyond Birth, Death And Old Age
Pancatattvasamutpatti – Origin Of The Five Principles
Visvesa – Lord Of The Universe
Vimalodaya – Of Pure Rise
Anadyanta – Having Neither Beginning Nor End
Atmayoni – Having The Self As The Source
Vatsala – Darling
Bhutalokadhrk – Supporter Of The World Of Living Beings
Gayatrivallabha – Lover Of The Gayatri Mantra
Pramsu – Lofty
Visvavasa – Abode Of The Universe
Prabhakara – Sun
Sisu – Infant
Girirata – Delighted In The Mountain
Samrat – Emperor
Susena – Having Auspicious Army
Surasatruha – Slayer Of The Enemies Of Gods
Anemi – Having No Restricting Rims
Istanemi Mukund – Bestower Of Salvation Or Identical With Lord Visnu
Vigatajvara – Free From Fever
Swayamjyoti – Self-luminous
Mahajyoti – Of Great Splendour
Tanujyoti – Of Short Splendour
Acnacala – Non-fickle
Pingala – Of Tawny Colour
Kapilasmasru – Of Brown Moustache
Bhalanetra – With An Eye In The Forehead
Trayitanu – Having The Vedas For Body
Jnanaskandha – With Branching Knowledge
Mahaniti – Of Great Justice
Visvotpatti – Origin Of The Universe
Upaplava – Obstacle, Distressing
Bhaga – Fortune
Vivasvat – Sun
Ditya – Sun
Gatapara – One Who Has Reached The Other Shore
Brhaspati – Preceptor Of Gods
Kalyanagunanaman – Having Auspicious Attributes And Names
Papaha – Destroyer Of Sins
Punyadarsana – Of Meritorious Vision
Udharakirti – Of Liberal Renown
Udyogin – Enterprising
Sadyogin – Of Good Yoga
Sadasattrapa – Ashamed Of The Good And The Bad
Naksatramalin – Having The Garlands Of Stars
Nakesa – Lord Of Heavon
Svadhisthana – Self Based
Sadasraya – Support Of The Six Principles
Pavitra – Holy
Papnasa – Destroyer Of Sins
Manipura – Filling With Jewels
Nabhogati – Traversing The Firmament
Hrtpundarikasina – Occupying The Lotus Of The Heart
Sakra – Identical With Indra
Santi – Peace
Vrsakapi – Of The Form Of Dharma Or Boar Incarnation
Usna – Hot
Grhapati – Lord Of The House
Krsna Samartha – Capable
Anarthanasana – Destroyer Of Evil Calamities
Adharmasatru – Inimical To Evil
Ajneya – Unknowable
Puruhuta – Invoked Many Times
Purusruta – Very Famous
Brahmagarbha – Having Brahma Within
Brhadgarbha – Having Big Womb
Dharmadhenu – Cow Of Virtue
Dhanagama – Source Of Wealth
Jagaddhitaisin – Well Wisher Of The Universe
Sugata – Having Good Gait
Kusalagama – Source Of Welfare
Hiranyavarna – Golden Coloured
Jyotismat – Luminous
Nanabhutarata – Interested In Different Living Beings
Dhvani – Sound
Arogya – Health
Namanadhyaksa – Presiding Deity Of Obeisances
Visvamitra – Sage Visvamitra
Dhanesvara – Lord Of Wealth
Brahmajyoti – Brilliance Of Brahma
Vasu – The Semidivine Beings
Dhaman – Splendour
Mahajyoti – Of Great Splendour
Anuttama – Excellent
Matamaha – Maternal Grandfather
Matartisvan – Wind God
Nabhasvat – Vaporous Air
Nagaharadhrk – Wearing Garlands Of Serpents
Parasara – All The Five Sages
Niravarananirvara – Uncovered And Unprevented
Vairancya – Son Of Brahma
Vistarasravas – Kusa Cared
Atmabhu – Self Born
Aniruddha – Unobstructed
Atri Jnanamurti – Knowledged Bodied
Mahayasas – Of Great Renown
Lokaviragrani   – Leader Of The Heroes Of The World
Vira – Heroic
Candra – Moon
Satyaparakrama – Of Truthful Exploit
Vyalakalpa – Resembling A Huge Serpent
Mahakalpa – Of Great Conception
Kalpavrksa – Wish Yielding Kalpa Tree
Kaladhara – Possessing Arts
Alankarisnu – Desirous Of Adorning
Acala – Unmoving
Rocisnu – Appealing
Vikramonnata – Lofty In Valour
Ayu      Longevity
Sabdapati – Lord Of Words
Yagmin – Eloquent
Plavana – Floating
Sikhisarathi – Having Fire As Charioteer
Asamsprsta – Untouched
Atithi – Guest
Satrupramathin – Suppressor Of Enemies
Padapasana – Tree Seated
Vasusravas – Wealth-eared
Kavyavaha – Bearing Kavya Offerings
Pratapta – Heated
Visvabhojana – Universe Dieted
Japya – Worthy Of Being Worshipped With Japas
Jaradisamana – Subduer Of Old Age Etc
Lohita – Red
Tanunapat – Fire God
Prsadasva – Wind God
Nabhaoyoni – Origin Of Firmanent
Supratika – Of Good Symbols
Tamisraha – Destroyer Of Darkness
Nidagha – Summer
Tapana – Sun
Meghabhaksa – Devouring Clouds
Parapuranjaya – Conqueror Of The Cities Of Enemies
Sukhanila – Pleasing Wind
Sunispanna – Well Born
Surabhi – Fragrant
Sisiratmaka – Winter
Vasanta Madhava – Spring
Grisma – Summer
Nabhasya – Month Of Bhadrapada
Bijavahana – Carrier Of Seeds
Angiraguru – Preceptor Angiras
Vimala Atreya – Pure Son Of The Sage Atri
Visvavahana – Having The Universe As Vehicle
Pavana – Sanctifier
Purajit – Conqueror Of The Cities
Sakra – Indra
Traividya – Of Three Lores
Navavarana – Preventer Of The Nine
Manobuddhi Ahamkara – Mind Intellect Ego
Ksetranjna – Individual Soul
Ksetrapalaka – Protector Of The Field
Jamadagni – Sage
Jalanidhi – Storehouse Of Water
Visvagalaya, Visvaga – Universal Abode
Aghora – Non Terrible
Anuttara – Unsurpassed
Yajna – Sacrifice
Srestha – Excellent
Nihsreyasaprada – Bestower Of Salvation
Saila – Mountain
Gaganakundabha – Resembling The Sky Flower Kunda
Danavari – Enemy Of The Danavas
Arindama – Suppressor Of Enemies
Janaka, Caru – Beautiful
Nihsalya – Free From Painting Dart
Lokasalyadhrk – Holder Of The Darts Of The World
Caturveda – Four Vedas
Caturbhava – Possessed Of The Four Fold Emotions
Catura – Skillful
Caturapriya – Fond Of The Skilful
Amnaya – Vedas
Samamnaya – Well Reited Vedas
Tirthadeva – Lord Of The Holy Centre
Sivalaya – Having Auspicious Residence
Bahurupa – Multiformed
Maharupa – Immense Formed
Sarvarupa – Omniformed
Caracara – Prevading The Mobile And Immobile Being
Nyayanirnayaka – Decider Of Justice
Neya – Led
Nyayagamya – Knowable Through Justice
Niranjana – Spotless
Sahasramurdhan – Thousand Headed
Devendra – Lord Of The Gods
Sarvasastra Prabhanjana – Breaker Of Weapons And Missiles
Mundin – Of Clean Shaven Head
Virupa – Hideous Formed
Vikrta – Deformed
Dandin – Staff Bearing
Danin – Donor
Gunottama – Excelling In Good Qualities
Pigalaksa – Tawny Eyed
Bahvaksa – Many Eyed
Nilagriva – Blue Necked
Niramaya – Free From Sickness
Sahasrabahu – Thousand Armed
Sarvesa – Lord Of All
Saranya – Worthy Of Taking Refuge In
Sarvalokadhrk – Supporter Of All The Worlds
Padmasana – Lotus Seated
Paramjyoti   The Greatest Splendour
Paramparya Phalaprada – The Bestower Of Benefits
Padmagarbha – Lotus Wombed
Mahagarbha – Huge Wombed
Visvagarbha – Having The Universe In The Womb
Vicaksana – Skilful
Paravarajna – Knower Of The Greatest And The Smallest
Varada – Bestower Of Boons
Varenya – Excellent
Mahasvana – Of Loud Sound
Devasuraguru – Preceptor Of The Gods And Asuras
Devadevasuranamaskrta – Lord Adored By The Gods And The Asuras
Devasuramahamitra   Friend Of The Gods And The Asuras
Devasuramahesvara – Lord Of The Gods And The Asuras
Divya – Divine Being
Devasuramahasraya – Great Base Of The Gods And The Asuras
Devadeva – Lord Of The Gods
Anaya – Having No Mean Strategy
Acintya – Inconceitable
Devatatma – Soul Of All Deities
Atmasambhava – Self Born
Sadyojata – Sudden Born
Asuravyadha – Hunter Of The Asuras
Devasimha – Lion Among The Gods
Divakara – Sun
Vibudhagracara – Going At The Head Of Gods
Srestha – Most Excellent
Sarvadevottamottama – Most Excellent Of All The Gods
Sivajnanarata – Interested In The Knowledge Of Shiva
Srimat – Glorious
Sikhi – Fire God
Sriparvatapriya – Fond Of The Mountain Sriparvata
Vajrahasta – Having The Thunderbolt In The Hand
Siddhakhadga – Having Steady Sword
Narasimha Nipatana – One Who Felled Down Narasimha
Brahmcarin – Traverse Of The Path Of Brahman
Lokacarin – Moving About In The World
Dharmacarin – The Traverser Of The Path Of Virtue
Dhanadhipa – The Lord Of Wealth
Nandin – The Delighted One
Nandisvara – Identical With Nandisvara
Ananta – The Infinite
Nagnavrttidhara – One Adopting The Activities Of The Naked
Suci – The Pure
Lingadhyaksa – The Presiding Lord Of The Lingas
Suradhyaksa – Presiding Deity Of The Gods
Yudadhyaksa – Presiding Deity Of The Yugas
Yugapaha – Destroyer Of Yugas
Svadhama – Self Housed
Svagata – Self Prevading
Svargin – Attaining Heaven
Svara – Accent
Svaramaya Svana – Vowel Sound
Banadhyaksa – Supervisor Of Arrows
Bijakartr – Creator Of Seeds
Karmakrt – Performer Of Rites
Dharmasambhava – Born Of Virtues
Dambha – Arrogance
Lobha – Covetousness
Sambhu – Bestower Of The Weal
Sarvabhutamahesvara – Great Lord Of All Living Beings
Smasanilaya – Dweller In The Cremation Ground
Tryaksa – Three Eyed
Setu – Bridge
Apratimakrti – Of Unequalled Features
Lokottarasphuta – Most Excellent In The World
Loka – The World
Tryambaka – Three Eyed
Nagabhusana – Having Serpents For His Ornaments
Andhakari – Enemy Of Andhaka –
Mayadvesin – Enemy Of Maya
Visnukandharapatana – One Who Felled The Neck Of Visnu
Hinadosa – Deficient In Blemishes
Aksayaguna – Of Unending Attributes
Daksari – Inimical To Daksa
Pusadantabhit – Tooth Breaker Of Pusan (sun)
Purna – Full
Purayitr – The Filler
Punya – Meritorious
Sukumara – Very Delicate And Tender
Sulocana – Of Good Eyes
Sanmargapa – The Lord Of The Path Of The Good
Priya – Loving
Adhurta – Non Roguish
Punyakriti – Of Meritorious Fame
Anamya – Free From Sickness
Manojava – Having The Speed Of The Mind
Tirthakara – Maker Of Holy Centres
Jatila – Having Matted Hair
Niyamesvara – Lord Of Restraints
Jivitantakara – Cause Of The End Of Life
Nitya – Eternal
Vasuretas – Cold Semened
Vasuprada – Bestower Of Riches
Sadgati – Goal Of The Good
Siddhida – Bestower Of Siddhis
Sajjati, Siddha – Of Good Nativity
Khalakantaka – Thorny To The Knavish
Kaladhara – Possessor Of Digits
Mahakalabhuta – The Being Of Great Kala
Satyaparayana – Devoted To Truth
Lokalavanyakartr – Creator Of The Beauty Of The Worlds
Lokottarasukhalaya – Abode Of The Most Excellent Happiness
Candrasanjivana – Enlivener Of The Moon
Sastr – Chastiser
Lokagraha – Grasper Of The Worlds
Mahadhipa – Great Lord
Lokabandhu – Kinsman Of The Worlds
Lokanatha – Ruler Of The Worlds
Krtajna – Grateful
Krttibhusita – Adorned With The Elephant’s Hide
Anapaya – Without Danger Or Distress
Aksara – Imperishable
Kanta – Brilliant
Sarvasastrabhrdvara – Foremost Among The Bearers Of All Weapons
Tejomaya – Full Of Brilliance
Dyutidhara – Resplendent
Lokamani – Honouring The World
Ghrnarnava – Ocean Of Mercy
Sucismita – Of Pure Smiles
Prasannatman – Of Delighted Soul
Ajeya – Invincible
Duratikrama – Untransgressable
Jyotirmaya – Refulgent
Jagannatha – Lord Of The Universe
Nirakara – Shapeless
Jaesvara – Lord Of Waters
Tumbavina – Having His Vina Made Of The Gourd
Mahakaya – Of Huge Body
Visoka – Free From Sorrow
Sokanasana – Destroyer Of Sorrows
Trilokapa – Lord Of The Three Worlds
Trilokesa – Suzerain Of The Three Worlds
Sarvasuddhi – All Pure
Adhoksaja – Identical With Visnu
Avyaktalaksan – Of Unmanifest Characteristics
Vyaktaavyakta Deva – Lord Of Manifest And Unmanifest
Visam Pati – Lord Of Subjects
Para Shiva – Great Shiva
Vasu – Wealth
Narasara – Breath, Essence Of The Nose
Manadhara – Holder Of Honour
Yama – Restrainer
Prajapala – Protector Of Subjects
Hamsa – Swan
Hamsagati – Having The Gait Of Swan
Vayas – Bird
Vedhas – Dispenser
Vidhatr – Disposer Of Fate
Dhatr – Sustainer
Srastr – Creator
Hartr – Destroyer
Caturmukha – Four Faced
Kailasasikharavasin – Resident On The Top Of Kailasa
Sarvasin – Residing In All
Sadagati – Always Moving
Hiranyagarbha Druhina – Identical With Brahma
Bhutapala – Protector Of The Bhutas
Bhupati – Lord Of The Earth
Sadayogin, Yogavid, Yogin – Great Yogin
Varada – Bestower Of Boons
Brahmanapriya – Fond Of Brahmins
Devapriya – Fond Of Gods
Devantha – Lord Of Gods
Devaka – Shining
Devacintaka – One Considerate Of The Gods
Virupaksa – Of Uneven Eyes
Vrsada – Granter Of Virtues
Vrsavardhana – Enhanser Of Virtues
Nirmama – Detached
Nirahankara – Free From Egotism
Nirmoha – Free From Delusion
Nirupadrava – Harmless
Darpaha – Destroyer Of Arrogance
Darpada – Bestower Of Arrogance
Drpta – Arrogant
Savarthaparivartaka – Cause Of Change In Everything
Sahasrarcis – Thousand Rayed
Bhutibhusa – Having Bhasma As Ornament
Snigdhakrti – Of Loving Shape
Adaksina – Non Chivalrous
Bhutabhavya Bhavannatha – Lord Of The Past, Present And Future
Vibhava – Affluence
Bhutinasana – Destroyer Of Prosperity
Arthnartha – Of Good And Bad Fortune
Mahakosa – Of Great Treasure
Parakaryaikapandita – Sole Scholar In Other’s Activities
Niskantaka – Free From Thorns
Krtananda – Taking Delight
Nirvyaja – Free From False Pretexts
Vyajamardana – Suppresor Of False Pretexts
Sattvavat – Possessing Sattva
Sattvika, Sattva, Krtaneha – Loving
Krtagama – One Who Has Made Agamas
Akampita – Non Trembling
Gunagrahin – Grasping Goodness
Naikatman – Non Single Soul
Naikakarmakrt – Performing Many Activities
Suprita – Well Pleased
Sukhada – Bestower Of Happiness
Suksma – Subtle
Sukara – Of Good Hands
Caturmukha – Four Faced
Kailasasikharavasin – Resident On The Top Of Kailasa
Sarvasin – Residing In All
Sadagati – Always Moving
Hiranyagarbha Druhina – Identical With Brahma
Bhutapala – Protector Of The Bhutas
Bhupati – Lord Of The Earth
Sadayogin, Yogavid, Yogin – Great Yogin
Varada – Bestower Of Boons
Brahmanapriya – Fond Of Brahmins
Devapriya – Fond Of Gods
Devantha – Lord Of Gods
Devaka – Shining
Devacintaka – One Considerate Of The Gods
Virupaksa – Of Uneven Eyes
Vrsada – Granter Of Virtues
Vrsavardhana – Enchanser Of Virtues
Nirmama – Detached
Nirahankara – Free From Egotism
Nirmoha – Free From Delusion
Nirupadrava – Harmless
Darpaha – Destroyer Of Arrogance
Darpada – Bestower Of Arrogance
Drpta – Arrogant
Savarthaparivartaka – Cause Of Change In Everything
Sahasrarcis – Thousand Rayed
Bhutibhusa – Having Bhasma As Ornament
Snigdhakrti – Of Loving Shape
Adaksina – Non Chivalrous
Bhutabhavya Bhavannatha – Lord Of The Past, Present And Future
Vibhava – Affluence
Bhutinasana – Destroyer Of Prosperity
Arthnartha – Of Good And Bad Fortune
Mahakosa – Of Great Treasure
Parakaryaikapandita – Sole Scholar In Other’s Activities
Niskantaka – Free From Thorns
Krtananda – Taking Delight
Nirvyaja – Free From False Pretexts
Vyajamardana – Suppresor Of False Pretexts
Sattvavat – Possessing Sattva
Sattvika, Sattva, Krtaneha – Loving
Krtagama – One Who Has Made Agamas
Akampita – Non Trembling
Gunagrahin – Grasping Goodness
Naikatman – Non Single Soul
Naikakarmakrt – Performing Many Activities
Suprita – Well Pleased
Sukhada – Bestower Of Happiness
Suksma – Subtle
Sukara – Of Good Hands
Vighnanasana – Destroyer Of Obstacles
Sikhandin – Having Tuft
Kavacin – Having A Coat Of Mail
Sulin – Having A Trident
Jatin – With Matted Hair
Mundin – Having Clean Shaven Head
Kundalin – Having Earrings
Amrtyu – Deathless
Sarvadrk – Seeing All
Simha – Leonine
Tejorasi – Heap Of Splendour
Mahamani – Of Great Jewel
Asamkhyeya – Innumerable
Aprameyatman – Of Immeasurable Atman
Viryavat – Of Great Virya
Viryakovida – Knower Of Virility
Vedya – Comprehensible
Viyogatman – Of Disunited Soul
Saptavaramunisvara – Identical With The Seven Junior Sages
Anuttama – The Most Excellent
Duradharsa – Incapable Of Being Attacked
Madhura – Sweet
Priyadarsana – Of Loving Vision
Suresa – Lord Of Gods
Smarana – Recollection
Sarva – Destroyer
Sabda – Comprehensible Through Words Of The Scripture
Pratapatdvara – Foremost Among Those Who Blaze
Kalapaksa – Time Winged
Valayikrtavasuki – Having Vasuki As His Wristlet
Mahesvasa – Having Great Bow
Mahibhartr – Lord Of The Earth
Niskalanka – Stainless
Visrnkhala – Free From Fetters
Dyumani – Jewel Of The Firmament
Tarani – Sun
Dhanya – Blessed
Siddhida – Bestower Of Siddhis
Siddhisadhana – Achiever Of Siddhis
Visvatah Sampravrtta – Engaged In The Activities From Everywhere
Vyudhoraska – Of Braod Chest
Mahabhuja – Of Great Arma
Sarvayoni – Source Of Everything
Niratanka – Free From Terror
Naranaraynapriya – Fond Of Nara And Narayana
Nirlepa – Free From Attachment
Yatisangatman – Associating With The Ascetics
Nirvyanga – Free From Crippledness
Vyanganasana – Destroyer Of Mutilated State
Stava – Hymn
Stutipriya – Fond Of Eulogy
Stotr – Eulogiser
Vyaptamurti – Of Pervasive Body
Nirakula – Unagitated
Niravadyatamayopaya – Of Blameless Means
Vidyarasi – Heap Of Learning
Satrta – Honoured And Welcomed
Prasantabuddhi – Of Calm Intellect
Aksunna – Unbeaton
Samgraha – Collection
Nityasundara – Ever Beautiful
Vaiyaghra Dhurya – Of Tigerish Nature And Considered At The Head
Dhatrisa – Lord Of The Earth
Samkalpa – Conception
Sarvaripati – Lord Of The Night
Paramarthaguru – Real Preceptor
Atreya – Datta Identical With, Datta
Suri – Wise
Asritavatsala – Favourably Disposed Towards Dependants
Soma – Accompanied By Parvati
Rasajna – Knower Of The Taste
Rasada – Bestower Of Sweetness
Sarvasattvavalambana – Suppoter Of All Living Beings

Lord Shiva is the most important Hindu god for the Shaivism sect, the patron of Yogis and Brahmins, and also the protector of the Vedas, the sacred texts.

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