108 NAMES OF SHIVA

The 108 different names of Lord Shiva which have been given to Him, are based on the attributes and qualities that He possesses. Being a part of the Divine Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, He is known as the Destroyer. He destroys the Universe and recreates it. All these names are a part of the 1000 names He has, which are mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The names are in Sanskrit, so all the 108 names of Shiva with meaning has been provided in English in the next section especially for all the Shiva Devotees.

1 Aashutosh : One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
2 Aja :  Unborn
3 Akshayaguna: God With Limitless Attributes
4 Anagha: Without Any Fault
5 Anantadrishti: Of Infinite Vision
6 Augadh: One Who Revels All The Time
7 Avyayaprabhu: Imperishable Lord
8 Bhairav: Lord Of Terror
9 Bhalanetra: One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
10 Bholenath: Kind Hearted Lord
11 Bhooteshwara: Lord Of Ghosts And Evil Beings
12 Bhudeva: Lord Of The Earth
13 Bhutapala : Protector Of The Ghosts
14 Chandrapal: Master Of The Moon
15 Chandraprakash: One Who Has Moon As A Crest
16 Dayalu: Compassionate
17 Devadeva: Lord Of The Lords
18 Dhanadeepa: Lord Of Wealth
19 Dhyanadeep: Icon Of Meditation And Concentration
20 Dhyutidhara: Lord Of Brilliance
21 Digambara: Ascetic Without Any Clothes
22 Durjaneeya: Difficult To Be Known
23 Durjaya: Unvanquished
24 Gangadhara:  Lord Of River Ganga
25 Girijapati: Consort Of Girija
26 Gunagrahin: Acceptor Of Gunas
27 Gurudeva :  Master Of All
28 Hara: Remover Of Sins
29 Jagadisha: Master Of The Universe
30 Jaradhishamana: Redeemer From Afflictions
31 Jatin: One Who Has Matted Hair
32 Kailas: One Who Bestows Peace
33 Kailashadhipati: Lord Of Mount Kailash
34 Kailashnath:  Master Of Mount Kailash
35 Kamalakshana: Lotus-Eyed Lord
36 Kantha: Ever-Radiant
37 Kapalin: One Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
38 Khatvangin: One Who Has The Missile Khatvangin In His Hand
39 Kundalin:  One Who Wears Earrings
40 Lalataksha : One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
41 Lingadhyaksha : Lord Of The Lingas
42 Lingaraja: Lord Of The Lingas
43 Lokankara: Creator Of The Three Worlds
44 Lokapal: One Who Takes Care Of The World
45 Mahabuddhi:  Extremely Intelligent
46 Mahadeva: Greatest God
47 Mahakala:  Lord Of All Times
48 Mahamaya: Of Great Illusions
49 Mahamrityunjaya: Great Victor Of Death
50 Mahanidhi: Great Storehouse
51 Mahashaktimaya:  One Who Has Boundless Energies
52 Mahayogi : Greatest Of All Gods
53 Mahesha    Supreme Lord
54 Maheshwara: Lord Of Gods
55 Nagabhushana:  One Who Has Serpents As Ornaments
56 Nataraja:  King Of The Art Of Dancing
57 Nilakantha:  Blue Necked Lord
58 Nityasundara:  Ever Beautiful
59 Nrityapriya: Lover Of Dance
60 Omkara: Creator Of OM
61 Palanhaar: One Who Protects Everyone
62 Parameshwara: First Among All Gods
63 Paramjyoti: Greatest Splendour
64 Pashupati: Lord Of All Living Beings
65 Pinakin: One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
66 Pranava: Originator Of The Syllable Of OM
67 Priyabhakta: Favourite Of The Devotees
68 Priyadarshana: Of Loving Vision
69 Pushkara: One Who Gives Nourishment
70 Pushpalochana: One Who Has Eyes Like Flowers
71 Ravilochana: Having Sun As The Eye
72 Rudra: The Terrible
73 Rudraksha:  One Who Has Eyes Like Rudra
74 Sadashiva: Eternal God
75 Sanatana :  Eternal Lord
76 Sarvacharya : Preceptor Of All
77Sarvashiva: Always Pure
78 Sarvatapana: Scorcher Of All
79 Sarvayoni : Source Of Everything
80 Sarveshwara: Lord Of All Gods
81Shambhu:   One Who Bestows Prosperity
82 Shambho:  One who best of Luck
83 Shrutiprakasha:  Illuminator Of The Vedas
84 Shiva : Always Pure
85 Shoolin : One Who Has A Trident
86 Shrikantha: Of Glorious Neck
87 Shrutiprakasha: Illuminator Of The Vedas
88 Shuddhavigraha : One Who Has A Pure Body
89 Skandaguru:  Preceptor Of Skanda
90  Someshwara:  Lord Of All Gods
91 Sukhada:  Bestower Of Happiness
92 Suprita :  Well Pleased
93 Suragana: Having Gods As Attendants
94 Sureshwara : Lord Of All Gods
95 Swayambhu:  Self-Manifested
96 Tejaswani :  One Who Spreads Illumination
97 Trilochana :  Three-Eyed Lord
98 Trilokpati: Master Of All The Three Worlds
99 Tripurari : Enemy Of Tripura
100 Trishoolin: One Who Has A Trident In His Hands
101 Umapati  : Consort Of Uma
102 Vachaspati: Lord Of Speech
103 Vajrahasta: One Who Has A Thunderbolt In His Hands
104 Varada: Granter Of Boons
105 Vedakarta: Originator Of The Vedas
106 Veerabhadra: Supreme Lord Of The Nether World
107 Vishalaksha: Wide-Eyed Lord
108 Vishveshwara : Universe Lord