Find out how popular the first name Shivaan has been for the last 20 years (from 2005 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shivaan by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Shivaan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 19 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Shivaan.

The history of the first name Shivaan

The name Shivaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language and the Hindu culture of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the word "Shiva," which is the name of one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the Supreme God and the Destroyer in the Trimurti (the Hindu trinity).

The name Shivaan is a relatively modern variation of the name Shiva, which has been in use for centuries. In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, Shiva is celebrated as a powerful and complex deity, associated with both destruction and regeneration.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shiva can be found in the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, an ancient Sanskrit text that dates back to around the 5th century BCE. In this text, Shiva is referred to as the Supreme Brahman, the ultimate reality and source of all existence.

Over the centuries, the name Shiva has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One of the most famous was Shiva Prasad Gupta (1884-1960), an Indian revolutionary and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.

Another notable bearer of the name was Shivaji Bhonsle (1630-1680), a Maratha warrior-king who established the Maratha Empire and is revered as a national hero in India for his military prowess and administrative skills.

In more recent times, the name Shivaan has gained popularity as a variation of Shiva, particularly among Hindu families in India and the diaspora communities around the world. One notable bearer of the name Shivaan was Shivaan Sachdeva (1987-2011), an Indian-American actor and model who appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

Another prominent individual with the name Shivaan was Shivaan Sharma (1990-2014), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and was considered a promising talent before his untimely death in a road accident.

Additionally, Shivaan Narain (born 1991) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows, and Shivaan Malhotra (born 1993) is an Indian cricketer who has played for various domestic teams in India.

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