Shiva Definition & Meaning

shiva
noun
  1. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; "the family is sitting shiva"
  2. the destroyer; one of the three major divinities in the later Hindu pantheon

"Shiva" in song lyrics

See how shiva is used in real songs:

  • "That got 'em falling to the Queen of Shiva"
    Molemen f/ C-Rayz Walz — Challenge Me
  • "lord shiva"
    AOL — AOL
  • "james bailey shiva"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "shiva"

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