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108 Names of Lord Shiva in English with Meanings

Dedicated to Shiva.

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ॐ शिवाय नमः
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ॐ महेश्वराय नमः
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ॐ शम्भवे नमः
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ॐ पिनाकिने नमः
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ॐ शशिशेखराय नमः
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ॐ वामदेवाय नमः
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ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः
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ॐ कपर्दिने नमः
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ॐ नीललोहिताय नमः
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ॐ शंकराय नमः
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ॐ शूलपाणये नमः
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ॐ खट्वांगिने नमः
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ॐ विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः
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ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नमः
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ॐ अम्बिकानाथाय नमः
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ॐ श्रीकण्ठाय नमः
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ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः
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ॐ भवाय नमः
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ॐ शर्वाय नमः
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ॐ त्रिलोकशाय नमः
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ॐ शितिकण्ठाय नमः
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ॐ शिवाप्रियाय नमः
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ॐ उग्राय नमः
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ॐ कपालिने नमः
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ॐ कामारये नमः
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ॐ अंधकासुरसूदनाय नमः
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ॐ गंगाधराय नमः
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ॐ ललाटाक्षाय नमः
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ॐ महाकालाय नमः
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ॐ कृपानिधये नमः
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ॐ भीमाय नमः
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ॐ परशुहस्ताय नमः
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ॐ मृगपाणये नमः
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ॐ जटाधराय नमः
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ॐ कैलाशवासिने नमः
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ॐ कवचिने नमः
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ॐ कठोराय नमः
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ॐ त्रिपुरांतकाय नमः
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ॐ वृषांकाय नमः
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ॐ वृषभारूढाय नमः
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ॐ भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः
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ॐ सामप्रियाय नमः
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ॐ स्वरमयाय नमः
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ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः
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ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः
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ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः
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ॐ परमात्मने नमः
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ॐ सोमसूर्याग्निलोचनाय नमः
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ॐ हविषे नमः
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ॐ यज्ञमयाय नमः
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ॐ सोमाय नमः
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ॐ पंचवक्त्राय नमः
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ॐ सदाशिवाय नमः
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ॐ विश्वेश्वराय नमः
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ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः
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ॐ गणनाथाय नमः
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ॐ प्रजापतये नमः
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ॐ हिरण्यरेतसे नमः
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ॐ दुर्धर्षाय नमः
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ॐ गिरीशाय नमः
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ॐ गिरिशाय नमः
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ॐ अनघाय नमः
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ॐ भुजंगभूषनाय नमः
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ॐ भर्गाय नमः
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ॐ गिरिधन्वने नमः
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ॐ गिरिप्रीयाय नमः
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ॐ कृत्तिवाससे नमः
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ॐ पुरारातये नमः
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ॐ भगवते नमः
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ॐ प्रमथाधिपाय नमः
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ॐ मृत्युंजयाय नमः
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ॐ सूक्ष्मतनवे नमः
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ॐ जगद्व्यापिने नमः
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ॐ व्योमकेशाय नमः
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ॐ महासेनजनकाय नमः
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ॐ चारुविक्रमाय नमः
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ॐ रुद्राय नमः
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ॐ भूतपतये नमः
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ॐ स्थाणवे नमः
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ॐ अहर्पतये नमः
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ॐ अनेकानेकरूपाय नमः
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ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः
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ॐ विश्वरूपाय नमः
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ॐ अंबिकेशाय नमः
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ॐ अपरानिधये नमः
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ॐ दिगंबराय नमः
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ॐ अष्टमूर्तये नमः
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ॐ अनेकविग्रहाय नमः
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ॐ शाश्वताय नमः
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ॐ खंडपरशवे नमः
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ॐ अजाय नमः
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ॐ पाशविमोचकाय नमः
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ॐ मृडाय नमः
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ॐ पशुपतये नमः
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ॐ देवाय नमः
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ॐ महादेवाय नमः
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ॐ अव्ययाय नमः
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ॐ हरये नमः
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ॐ पूषदन्तभिदे नमः
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ॐ अव्यग्राय नमः
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ॐ दक्षाध्वरहराय नमः
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ॐ हराय नमः
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ॐ भगनेत्रभिदे नमः
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ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः
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ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः
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ॐ सहस्रपदे नमः
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ॐ अपवर्गप्रदाय नमः
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ॐ अनंताय नमः

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1
Salutations to Lord Shiva, The Auspicious One.
Verse 2
Salutations to the Great Lord.
Verse 3
Salutations to the Giver of Prosperity.
Verse 4
Salutations to the One who holds the bow Pinaka.
Verse 5
Salutations to the One who wears the moon on His head.
Verse 6
Salutations to the One who is pleasing and auspicious.
Verse 7
Salutations to the One with unusual eyes (three eyes).
Verse 8
Salutations to the One with matted hair.
Verse 9
Salutations to the One who is blue (throat) and red (body).
Verse 10
Salutations to the Giver of Joy and Auspiciousness.
Verse 11
Salutations to the One who holds the trident in His hand.
Verse 12
Salutations to the One who holds the club Khatvanga.
Verse 13
Salutations to the Beloved of Lord Vishnu.
Verse 14
Salutations to the One who is enveloped in rays of light.
Verse 15
Salutations to the Lord of Ambika (Parvati).
Verse 16
Salutations to the One with a glorious throat (due to holding poison).
Verse 17
Salutations to the Beloved of Devotees.
Verse 18
Salutations to the Existent One, the Creator.
Verse 19
Salutations to the Remover of Sins, the Archer.
Verse 20
Salutations to the Lord of the three worlds.
Verse 21
Salutations to the One with a white throat.
Verse 22
Salutations to the Beloved of Parvati.
Verse 23
Salutations to the Fierce One.
Verse 24
Salutations to the One who holds a skull.
Verse 25
Salutations to the Enemy of Kama (desire).
Verse 26
Salutations to the Slayer of the demon Andhakasura.
Verse 27
Salutations to the Bearer of the river Ganga.
Verse 28
Salutations to the One with an eye on the forehead.
Verse 29
Salutations to the Great Lord of Time.
Verse 30
Salutations to the Treasure of Compassion.
Verse 31
Salutations to the Terrific One.
Verse 32
Salutations to the One who holds an axe.
Verse 33
Salutations to the One who holds a deer in His hand.
Verse 34
Salutations to the One with matted hair.
Verse 35
Salutations to the Dweller of Mount Kailash.
Verse 36
Salutations to the One who wears armor.
Verse 37
Salutations to the Stern One.
Verse 38
Salutations to the Destroyer of the three cities (Tripura).
Verse 39
Salutations to the One with the bull emblem.
Verse 40
Salutations to the One who rides a bull.
Verse 41
Salutations to the One whose body is smeared with sacred ash.
Verse 42
Salutations to the Lover of Sama Veda (music).
Verse 43
Salutations to the One who is made of musical notes.
Verse 44
Salutations to the Embodiment of the three Vedas.
Verse 45
Salutations to the Supreme Lord, without a superior.
Verse 46
Salutations to the All-knowing One.
Verse 47
Salutations to the Supreme Soul.
Verse 48
Salutations to the One whose eyes are the Moon, Sun, and Fire.
Verse 49
Salutations to the One who is the oblation.
Verse 50
Salutations to the Embodiment of Sacrifice.
Verse 51
Salutations to the Moon-God (or with Uma/Parvati).
Verse 52
Salutations to the One with five faces.
Verse 53
Salutations to the Eternally Auspicious One.
Verse 54
Salutations to the Lord of the Universe.
Verse 55
Salutations to the Illustrious Hero.
Verse 56
Salutations to the Lord of Ganas (attendants).
Verse 57
Salutations to the Lord of all creatures.
Verse 58
Salutations to the One with golden semen (creator of fire).
Verse 59
Salutations to the Invincible One.
Verse 60
Salutations to the Lord of the Mountains.
Verse 61
Salutations to the Lord of the Mountains (another form).
Verse 62
Salutations to the Sinless One.
Verse 63
Salutations to the One adorned with serpents.
Verse 64
Salutations to the Bestower of Prosperity.
Verse 65
Salutations to the One with the mountain as a bow.
Verse 66
Salutations to the Lover of Mountains.
Verse 67
Salutations to the One who wears an elephant hide.
Verse 68
Salutations to the Enemy of Pura (Tripura).
Verse 69
Salutations to the Divine One, the Adorable Lord.
Verse 70
Salutations to the Chief of Pramathas (celestial attendants).
Verse 71
Salutations to the Conqueror of Death.
Verse 72
Salutations to the One with a subtle body.
Verse 73
Salutations to the Pervader of the Universe.
Verse 74
Salutations to the One whose hair is the sky.
Verse 75
Salutations to the Father of Mahasena (Kartikeya).
Verse 76
Salutations to the One with beautiful valor.
Verse 77
Salutations to the Roarer, the Destroyer of sorrow.
Verse 78
Salutations to the Lord of beings (and ghosts).
Verse 79
Salutations to the Immovable, Steady One.
Verse 80
Salutations to the Lord of the day.
Verse 81
Salutations to the One with many forms.
Verse 82
Salutations to the One with peculiar eyes.
Verse 83
Salutations to the Universal Form.
Verse 84
Salutations to the Lord of Ambika.
Verse 85
Salutations to the Infinite Treasure.
Verse 86
Salutations to the Sky-clad One.
Verse 87
Salutations to the One with eight forms.
Verse 88
Salutations to the One with many bodies.
Verse 89
Salutations to the Eternal One.
Verse 90
Salutations to the One with a broken axe.
Verse 91
Salutations to the Unborn One.
Verse 92
Salutations to the Liberator from worldly bondage.
Verse 93
Salutations to the Merciful One.
Verse 94
Salutations to the Lord of all creatures.
Verse 95
Salutations to the Divine One.
Verse 96
Salutations to the Great God.
Verse 97
Salutations to the Imperishable One.
Verse 98
Salutations to the Remover (of suffering).
Verse 99
Salutations to the One who broke the teeth of Pushan.
Verse 100
Salutations to the Undisturbed One.
Verse 101
Salutations to the Destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice.
Verse 102
Salutations to Hara, the Destroyer.
Verse 103
Salutations to the One who pierced Bhaga's eye.
Verse 104
Salutations to the Unmanifest One.
Verse 105
Salutations to the One with a thousand eyes.
Verse 106
Salutations to the One with a thousand feet.
Verse 107
Salutations to the Giver of Liberation.
Verse 108
Salutations to the Infinite One.

Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shiva is a powerful spiritual practice that connects devotees directly to the divine energy of Mahadeva. Regular recitation helps in cleansing the mind of negative thoughts, fostering inner peace, and promoting spiritual growth. It is believed to invoke Lord Shiva's blessings for protection against adversities, success in endeavors, good health, and overall prosperity. The practice purifies one's karma, strengthens devotion, and helps in realizing the true self, leading towards ultimate liberation (moksha). Each name represents a unique aspect of Shiva's glory, and meditating on them allows one to absorb these divine qualities, bringing profound transformation to one's life.

Frequently Asked Questions

shiva 108 names benefits

Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shiva is believed to purify the mind, reduce negative karma, bestow peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. It helps in developing a deeper connection with the divine and overcoming life's challenges. Devotees often experience inner calm, strength, and protection from negative influences, leading to overall well-being and liberation.

how do you chant 108 names of shiva

The 108 names of Shiva are chanted devoutly, often using a mala (rosary) of 108 beads, once for each name. One can chant them aloud or mentally, focusing on the meaning of each name. It is usually done after a bath, in a clean space, with a calm and focused mind, sometimes accompanied by simple offerings like water, milk, or bael leaves. Each name is typically preceded by 'Om' and followed by 'Namah'.

what is the 108 names of lord shiva

The 108 names of Lord Shiva, also known as Ashtottarashatanama Stotram, are a sacred compilation of epithets describing the various attributes, forms, and glories of Lord Shiva. Each name reflects a unique quality or aspect of the supreme deity, encompassing his roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer, as well as his compassionate, fierce, and transcendental forms. They represent his cosmic powers, virtues, and divine manifestations.