Shiva
Syllabification: (Shi·va)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHēvə/
(also Siva)
Definition of Shiva
Shiva is regarded by some as the supreme being and by others as forming a triad with Brahma and Vishnu. He is worshiped in many aspects: as destroyer, ascetic, lord of the cosmic dance, and lord of beasts, and through the symbolic lingam. His wife is Parvati
Origin:
from Sanskrit Śiva, literally 'the auspicious one'