108 Names of Lord Shiva with Beautiful Meanings ?

108 Names of Lord Shiva with Beautiful Meanings by Akshaya Kannada

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is considered one of the most powerful deities who symbolizes destruction and transformation. He is also known as the lord of meditation, yoga, and inner peace. One of the ways devotees show their reverence for Lord Shiva is by chanting his 108 names. Each name holds a special meaning and signifies the different qualities and attributes of the lord. Chanting these names can help connect with the divine consciousness and bring a sense of inner peace and spiritual awakening. It is a way to deepen one’s devotion and understanding of Lord Shiva and his significance in Hindu philosophy and mythology.

1. Aashutosh: One who is easily pleased
2. Aja: The Unborn
3. Akshayaguna: Possessing an endless number of good qualities
4. Anagha: One who is faultless
5. Anantadrishti: One who has infinite vision
6. Augadh: One who revels all the time
7. Avyayaprabhu: The Lord of inexhaustible resources
8. Bholenath: Innocent and simple-hearted Lord
9. Bhooteshwara: The Lord of all beings
10. Bhudeva: The Lord of the Earth
11. Chandrapal: Master of the moon
12. Dayalu: Compassionate Lord
13. Dhanadeepa: Lord of wealth and prosperity
14. Dhatr: The Creator
15. Dhyanadeep: The Lord of meditation
16. Durjaneeya: One who is difficult to be known
17. Durjaya: Unbeatable Lord
18. Gangadhara: One who holds the river Ganga on his head
19. Girijapati: Consort of Girija
20. Girisuta: Son of the Himalayas
21. Grahapati: Lord of the planets
22. Hara: Destroyer of sorrow
23. Jagadisha: Lord of the universe
24. Jataajootadhaari: One who has matted hair on his head
25. Jitendra: One who has conquered his senses
26. Kailasapati: Lord of Mount Kailash
27. Kailashvasi: One who dwells on Mount Kailash
28. Kalyan: Embodiment of auspiciousness
29. Kamalakshana: One with beautiful lotus-like eyes
30. Kantha: One with a throat like a conch shell
31. Kapalin: One who wears a necklace of skulls
32. Karunakara: Compassionate Lord
33. Khandaparashu: One who carries a sword and an axe
34. Kirti: Embodiment of fame
35. Kripalu: Merciful Lord
36. Krittivasan: One who wears tiger skin
37. Kshipra: One who is easily appeased
38. Lalataksha: One with a forehead like a half-moon
39. Lingadhyaksha: Lord of the linga
40. Lingaraja: Lord of the linga
41. Lokankara: Creator of the three worlds
42. Mahabuddhi: Extremely intelligent Lord
43. Mahadeva: Greatest God
44. Mahakala: Lord of time
45. Mahamaya: Lord of illusions
46. Mahamrityunjaya: Great conqueror of death
47. Mahanidhi: Great treasure house
48. Mahashaktimaya: Possessing great energy
49. Mahayogi: The great ascetic
50. Maheshwara: Great Lord of the universe
51. Mahinasa: Majestic Lord
52. Medhaj: One with great intelligence
53. Mrityunjaya: Conqueror of death
54. Mukteshwara: Lord of freedom
55. Nataraja: King of dancers
56. Neelakantha: One with a blue throat
57. Nilalohita: One with a blue and red body
58. Nityasundara: Always beautiful
59. Omkara: The embodiment of the sacred sound of Om
60. Panchavaktra: One with five faces
61. Parameshwara: Supreme Lord
62. Parthasarthi: The charioteer of Partha, i.e., Arjuna
63. Pinakadhrk: One who holds the bow called Pinaka
64. Pranava: The sacred syllable Om
65. Priyabhakta: Beloved of his devotees
66. Priyadarshana: Of loving vision
67. Pushkara: One who gives nourishment
68. Pushpalochana: One with eyes like flowers
69. Rajanatha: King of kings
70. Rudra: The angry form of Lord Shiva
71. Sadashiva: Eternal and auspicious Lord
72. Sanatana: Eternal Lord
73. Sarvacharya: The teacher of all
74. Sarvashiva: The all-encompassing Lord
75. Sarvatapana: The one who scorches everything
76. Sarvayoni: The source of all
77. Shambhu: The auspicious one
78. Shankara: The giver of joy
79. Shantamurti: One who embodies peace
80. Sharva: One who can destroy everything
81. Shiva: The auspicious one
82. Shoolin: One who holds a trident
83. Shrikantha: One with a beautiful neck
84. Shrutiprakasha: One who illuminates the Vedas
85. Skandaguru: The teacher of Skanda or Kartikeya
86. Somnath: The lord of the moon
87. Sukhada: The giver of happiness
88. Sureshwara: Lord of all the Gods
89. Swayambhu: The self-manifested Lord
90. Tejaswani: Full of light and splendor
91. Trilochana: One with three eyes
92. Tripurari: The destroyer of the three cities
93. Trishuladhari: One who holds a trident
94. Umapati: Consort of Uma or Parvati
95. Umaputra: Son of Uma or Parvati
96. Vachaspati: Lord of speech
97. Vajrahasta: One who wields the thunderbolt
98. Varada: The giver of boons
99. Vashishta: One who is easily controlled
100. Vasudeva: One who dwells in all beings
101. Vedaatma: The essence of the Vedas
102. Veerabhadra: One who has the form of a fierce warrior
103. Vibhushana: The one who is adorned with various ornaments
104. Vishalaksha: One with large eyes
105. Vishveshwara: Lord of the universe
106. Vishwanatha: Lord of the universe
107. Vrishavahana: One who rides a bull
108. Yajurveda: One who is the essence of the Yajur Veda