History:

This description is being fetched from BHOLE.

While I can examine the sounds and possible language roots, a good origin story for this name is missing. It might have a local or family history, passed down but never widely recorded. The mystery of this names beginnings remains unsolved for now.

Description:

This names a big deal in Hinduism; theyre a form of Shiva, a super important god. Youll often see this name depicted in a very specific way in religious art. This name is also closely tied to Parvati, Shivas wife – theyre frequently shown together. Maha Shivratri is a huge festival celebrating Shivas power, and there are other regional celebrations honoring this name, too, though they differ in how theyre celebrated.

There arent any common nicknames or shortened versions. Its mostly used as is.