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Siva

[ see-vuh, shee-vuh ]

noun

Hinduism.
  1. another name for Shiva.


Siva

/ ˈsɪvə; ˈsiːvə /

noun

  1. Hinduism the destroyer, one of the three chief divinities of the later Hindu pantheon, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu. Siva is also the god presiding over personal destinies
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Siva1

from Sanskrit Ś, literally: the auspicious (one)
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Example Sentences

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“We are very concerned about possible efforts to bring Historical Horse Racing gaming machines to California,” said James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Assn.

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But Siva Anandaciva, of the King's Fund health think-tank, says the problems run far deeper than just these 18 delayed projects - and the others that have already been finished, started or approved for this decade.

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Sivas said she expects the Trump administration may do as requested to limit protections for wetlands, which the construction industry has also been seeking.

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Fellow The Wanted bandmate Siva Kaneswaran offered his support on George's social media post, commenting: "Here for you brother. Rest up and get well soon."

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When Samoa's rugby league team performed a traditional war dance, the Siva Tau, before their first Test against England last Sunday, the players became involved in an intense standoff.

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