108 Names of Lord Shiva | Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Har Har Mahadev! Lord Shiva is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. He is considered the god of destruction, an ocean of compassion, and the protector of his devotees. Chanting the 108 names of Shiva brings peace, positive energy, and spiritual strength into life.

Reciting the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali, devotees receive the divine grace of Lord Shiva and liberation from all kinds of sorrows and fears.

108 Names of Lord Shiva and Their Meanings

Serial No.	Names of Lord Shiva	Meaning
1	Shiva	The embodiment of auspiciousness
2	Maheshwara	Lord of the entire universe
3	Shambhu	Giver of happiness
4	Pinaki	Wielder of the Pinaka bow
5	Shashishekhara	One who wears the moon
6	Vamadeva	Merciful and beautiful form
7	Virupaksha	One with three eyes
8	Kapardi	One with matted hair
9	Neelalohita	One with blue and red color
10	Shankara	The doer of good
11	Shoolapani	Wielder of the trident
12	Khatwangi	Wielder of the Khatwanga (a skull-topped staff)
13	Vishnuvallabha	Beloved of Lord Vishnu
14	Shipivishta	All-pervading
15	Ambikanatha	Lord of Mother Parvati
16	Shrikantha	One with a beautiful throat
17	Bhaktavatsala	One who loves his devotees
18	Bhava	The cause of creation
19	Sharva	Destroyer of the wicked
20	Trilokesha	Lord of the three worlds
21	Shitikanta	Blue-throated
22	Shivapriya	Beloved of auspiciousness
23	Ugra	Fierce form
24	Kapali	One who wears a garland of skulls
25	Kamari	Enemy of Kamadeva (the god of love)
26	Andhakasurasudana	Slayer of Andhakasura
27	Gangadhara	One who holds the Ganges
28	Lalataksha	One with an eye on the forehead
29	Kalakala	The destroyer of time itself
30	Kripanidhi	Ocean of compassion
31	Bhima	Extremely powerful
32	Parashuhasta	One who holds an axe
33	Mrigapani	One who holds a deer in his hand
34	Jatadhara	One with matted hair
35	Kailasavasi	Dweller of Mount Kailash
36	Kavachi	One who wears armor
37	Kathora	One with a firm form
38	Tripurantaka	Destroyer of Tripura (three cities)
39	Vrishanka	One with the symbol of a bull
40	Vrisharudha	One who rides on Nandi (the bull)
41	Bhasmodhulita Vigraha	Body adorned with sacred ash
42	Samapriya	One who loves equality
43	Sarvamaya	All-pervading
44	Trayimurti	Embodiment of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
45	Anishvara	One who has no lord
46	Sarvajna	All-knowing
47	Paramatma	The Supreme Soul
48	Somasuryagnilochan	One with eyes like the moon, sun, and fire
49	Havisha	Acceptor of oblations
50	Yajnamaya	Embodiment of sacrifice
51	Soma	Embodiment of nectar
52	Panchavaktra	One with five faces
53	Sadashiva	Ever auspicious
54	Vishveshwara	Lord of the universe
55	Virabhadra	Valiant warrior
56	Gananaatha	Lord of the Ganas (attendants)
57	Prajapati	Lord of all beings
58	Hiranyaretas	One with golden radiance
59	Durdharsha	Invincible
60	Girish	Lord of mountains
61	Anagha	Sinless
62	Bhujangabhushana	Adorned with serpents
63	Bharga	Radiant
64	Giripriya	Lover of mountains
65	Kritivasa	Clad in animal skin
66	Purari	Destroyer of cities (demons)
67	Bhagavan	Divine Lord
68	Pramathadhipa	Lord of the Pramathas (attendants)
69	Mrityunjaya	Conqueror of death
70	Sukshmatanu	One with a subtle body
71	Jagadvyapi	Pervading the entire universe
72	Jagadguru	Guru of the world
73	Vyomakesha	One with sky-like hair
74	Mahasenajanaka	Father of Kartikeya
75	Rudra	Fierce form
76	Bhutapati	Lord of ghosts and spirits
77	Sthanu	Immovable
78	Digambara	Clad in the directions (sky)
79	Ashtamurti	One with eight forms
80	Anekātmā	One with many souls/forms
81	Shuddhavigraha	Pure form
82	Shashvata	Eternal
83	Aja	Unborn
84	Pashavimochaka	Liberator from bonds
85	Mridu	Gentle, kind
86	Pashupati	Lord of all beings
87	Mahadeva	Greatest of Gods
88	Avyaya	Indestructible
89	Hara	Remover of sorrows
90	Sahasraksha	One with a thousand eyes
91	Ananta	Endless
92	Taraka	Giver of liberation
93	Parameshwara	Supreme Lord
94	Omkara	Embodiment of Om
95	Neelakantha	One who consumed poison
96	Trinetra	One with three eyes
97	Bholenath	Simple-hearted Lord
98	Nataraja	Lord of dance
99	AdiYogi	The first Yogi
100	Mahakala	The great time/destroyer of time
101	Trilochana	One with three eyes
102	Chandrashekhara	One who wears the moon
103	Umapati	Husband of Uma (Parvati)
104	Ashutosh	One who is quickly pleased
105	Yogeshwara	Lord of Yoga
106	Bholanath	Lord with a simple nature
107	Vishwanath	Lord of the universe
108	Devadideva	God of Gods

Benefits of Chanting the 108 Names of Lord Shiva

Brings peace of mind and positive energy.
Destroys negative forces and fears.
Removes obstacles in life.
Increases spiritual strength and self-confidence.
Receives the special grace of Lord Shiva.
Brings happiness, prosperity, and peace to the family.

How to Chant the 108 Names of Lord Shiva?

Chant in the early morning during Brahma Muhurta after bathing.
Use a Rudraksha mala (rosary).
Offer water, milk, and Belpatra to the Shivalinga.
Recite the names with complete faith and devotion.

Conclusion

The 108 names of Lord Shiva are not just words, but a source of divine energy. Regular chanting of these names brings peace, strength, success, and spiritual progress in life.

May Mahadev fulfill all the desires of his devotees and bring happiness and prosperity into your life.

Har Har Mahadev!

Om Namah Shivaya ॥