108 NAMES OF SHIVA

Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is revered as Mahadev , the Supreme Being. As part of the Divine Trinity— Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh —He is the Destroyer, responsible for dissolving the universe to pave the way for new creation. Shiva’s names reflect His divine attributes, cosmic powers, and transcendental nature.

Among the countless names of Lord Shiva, 108 sacred names are widely chanted by devotees to invoke His blessings. These names are derived from the Shiva Purana and other ancient scriptures, each representing a unique quality of the Lord. Below is the list of 108 names of Lord Shiva along with their meanings.

108 Names of Lord Shiva with Meanings

A

1. Aashutosh – One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
2. Aja – The Unborn One
3. Akshayaguna – God With Limitless Attributes
4. Anagha – The Faultless One
5. Anantadrishti – The One With Infinite Vision
6. Augadh – One Who Revels All The Time
7. Avyayaprabhu – The Imperishable Lord

B

8. Bhairav – Lord of Terror
9. Bhalanetra – The One With An Eye on His Forehead
10. Bholenath – The Kind-Hearted Lord
11. Bhooteshwara – Lord of Ghosts and Evil Beings
12. Bhudeva – Lord of the Earth
13. Bhutapala – Protector of the Ghosts

C & D

14. Chandrapal – Master of the Moon
15. Chandraprakash – One Who Wears the Moon as a Crest
16. Dayalu – The Compassionate One
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 – The Sky-Clad Ascetic
22. Durjaneeya – Difficult to Be Known
23. Durjaya – The Unvanquished One

G

24. Gangadhara – Lord of River Ganga
25. Girijapati – Consort of Goddess Girija (Parvati)
26. Gunagrahin – Acceptor of Gunas (Virtues)
27. Gurudeva – The Supreme Teacher

H & J

28. Hara – The Remover of Sins
29. Jagadisha – Master of the Universe
30. Jaradhishamana – Redeemer from Afflictions
31. Jatin – The One With Matted Hair

K

32. Kailas – Bestower of Peace
33. Kailashadhipati – Lord of Mount Kailash
34. Kailashnath – Master of Mount Kailash
35. Kamalakshana – The Lotus-Eyed Lord
36. Kantha – Ever-Radiant
37. Kapalin – One Who Wears a Necklace of Skulls
38. Khatvangin – The One With the Khatvangin Missile
39. Kundalin – One Who Wears Earrings

L

40. Lalataksha – The One With an Eye on His Forehead
41. Lingadhyaksha – Lord of the Lingas
42. Lingaraja – Supreme Lord of Lingas
43. Lokankara – Creator of the Three Worlds
44. Lokapal – The One Who Protects the World

M

45. Mahabuddhi – The Most Intelligent One
46. Mahadeva – The Greatest God
47. Mahakala – Lord of All Time
48. Mahamaya – The One Who Has Great Illusions
49. Mahamrityunjaya – The Great Conqueror of Death
50. Mahanidhi – The Great Treasure House
51. Mahashaktimaya – The One With Boundless Energies
52. Mahayogi – The Greatest Ascetic
53. Mahesha – Supreme Lord
54. Maheshwara – Lord of the Gods

N

55. Nagabhushana – The One Who Wears Serpents as Ornaments
56. Nataraja – King of the Dance
57. Nilakantha – The Blue-Throated One
58. Nityasundara – The Ever-Beautiful One
59. Nrityapriya – The Lover of Dance

O & P

60. Omkara – Creator of the Sacred Syllable ‘OM’
61. Palanhaar – The One Who Protects Everyone
62. Parameshwara – The First Among All Gods
63. Paramjyoti – The One With Supreme Splendor
64. Pashupati – Lord of All Living Beings
65. Pinakin – The One Holding a Bow
66. Pranava – The Originator of ‘Om’
67. Priyabhakta – Beloved of Devotees
68. Priyadarshana – The One With a Loving Vision

R & S

69. Ravilochana – The One With the Sun as His Eye
70. Rudra – The Terrible One
71. Rudraksha – The One With Eyes Like Rudra
72. Sadashiva – The Eternal God
73. Sanatana – The Eternal One
74. Sarvacharya – The Preceptor of All
75. Sarveshwara – Lord of All Gods
76. Shambhu – The Bestower of Prosperity
77. Shoolin – The One With a Trident
78. Shrikantha – The One With a Glorious Neck
79. Shiva – The Pure One
80. Skandaguru – Preceptor of Lord Skanda

T

81. Tejaswani – The One Who Spreads Illumination
82. Trilochana – The Three-Eyed One
83. Trilokpati – The Master of All Three Worlds
84. Tripurari – The Destroyer of Tripura
85. Trishoolin – The One Holding a Trident

U, V & Others

86. Umapati – Consort of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
87. Vachaspati – Lord of Speech
88. Vajrahasta – The One With a Thunderbolt in His Hands
89. Varada – The Bestower of Boons
90. Vedakarta – The Originator of the Vedas
91. Veerabhadra – Supreme Lord of the Netherworld
92. Vishalaksha – The Wide-Eyed Lord
93. Vishveshwara – The Lord of the Universe

Chanting these 108 sacred names of Lord Shiva with devotion brings immense spiritual and material benefits. Each name embodies a unique aspect of Mahadev’s divine nature , and invoking them with faith helps devotees receive His blessings, protection, and grace. By reciting these names regularly, one can attain inner peace, remove obstacles, and progress towards spiritual enlightenment.

Om Namah Shivaya!