Definitions and Synonyms of shiva | Another word for shiva | What is shiva?
Definition 1: the auspicious one; a major divinity in the later Hindu pantheon - [noun denoting person]Synonyms for shiva in the sense of this definition
(shiva is an instance of ...) a deity worshipped by the Hindus
(... is an instance of shiva) epithet of Siva
"the terrible Bairava" (... is a member of shiva) the triad of divinities of later Hinduism
Synonyms for shiva in the sense of this definition
(shiva is an instance of ...) a deity worshipped by the Hindus
(... is an instance of shiva) epithet of Siva
"the terrible Bairava"(... is a member of shiva) the triad of divinities of later Hinduism
Definition 2: (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative - [noun denoting time]Samples where shiva or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the family is sitting shiva
Synonyms for shiva in the sense of this definition
(shiva is a kind of ...) any period of seven consecutive days
"it rained for a week" (shiva belongs to category ...) the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
Samples where shiva or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the family is sitting shiva