The origin of the 108 names of Lord Shiva can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and traditions. The significance of the number 108 holds deep spiritual and cultural significance in Hinduism, and it is believed to have symbolic importance in various aspects of life, including astronomy, mathematics, and spirituality.
- Shiva: The Auspicious One
- Mahadeva: The Great God
- Maheshwara: Lord of the Universe
- Shambhu: Source of Auspiciousness
- Pashupati: Lord of All Living Beings
- Rudra: The Roaring One
- Bhava: The Source of Existence
- Sarveshwara: Lord of All
- Vishwanatha: Lord of the Universe
- Trilochana: Three-Eyed Lord
- Nilakantha: The Blue-Throated One
- Girish: Lord of the Mountains
- Mrityunjaya: Conqueror of Death
- Tryambakam: The Three-Eyed Lord
- Nityasundara : Ever beautiful
- Kalantaka: Destroyer of Time
- Kailas: Abode of Lord Shiva
- Bholenath: Simple and Innocent Lord
- Aghora: Not Terrifying
- Ashutosh: One Who is Easily Pleased
- Shankara: Giver of Joy
- Shulin: Lord of the Spear
- Kapardin: One Who Wears the Crescent Moon
- Gangadhara: Bearer of the Ganges
- Chandrasekara: Moon-Crowned Lord
- Jatadhara: Wearer of Matted Hair
- Gauripati: Consort of Gauri
- Sahasraaksha: Thousand-Eyed Lord
- Vrishabhadhwaja: One Who Has Bull as His Flag
- Virabhadra: Fierce Warrior
- Dakshinamurti: The Universal Teacher
- Trinetra: Three-Eyed Lord
- Dhanadeepa: Lord of Wealth
- Bhasmoddhulita: Covered in Ashes
- Tripurari: The Destroyer of the Triple Cities
- Girikanta: Husband of Girija (Parvati)
- Aja: The Unborn
- Hara: The Remover of Sins
- Kapali: Wearer of a Garland of Skulls
- Kailashadhipati: Lord of Mount Kailash
- Yogi: The Supreme Yogi
- Lingadhyaksha: Lord of the Linga
- Veda: The Source of Knowledge
- Sarvapalaka: Protector of All
- Ratnakara: Ocean of Gems
- Shoolin: Wielder of the Trident
- Dhurjati: Inaccessible Lord
- Bhargava: The Descendant of Bhrigu
- Durjaya: Unvanquished Lord
- Mahakala: Lord of All Times
- Sarva: The All-Encompassing One
- Aghorachara: One Who Moves in the Sky
- Svayambhu: Self-Manifested Lord
- Rameshwara: Lord of Rama
- Vaidyanatha: Lord of Physicians
- Mahakaya: Large-Formed Lord
- Yogeshwara: Lord of Yoga
- Shivaay: Auspicious Lord Shiva
- Sthanu: The Immovable One
- Parameshwara: The Supreme Lord
- Amarnath: Immortal Lord
- Krishna: Dark-Complexioned Lord
- Kapotesha: Lord of Birds
- Purushottama: The Supreme Person
- Sthira: The Steadfast One
- Anantadrishti: Of Infinite Vision
- Mrida: The Gentle One
- Harikesha: Lord of the Senses
- Vrishavahana: One Who Rides the Bull
- Gangadhara: Wearer of the Ganges
- Sarvagya: The All-Knowing One
- Nataraja: The Lord of Dance
- Vilwadala: One Who Accepts Bilva Leaves
- Vatukashaya: Lover of Children
- Kshetrapala: Protector of the Holy Land
- Lalataksha: One with a Reddish Mark on the Forehead
- Kshamakaram: The Forbearing Lord
- Vidhatri: The Supreme Sculptor
- Kundalin: Wearer of Serpents
- Vighnaharta: Remover of Obstacles
- Hari: The Lord of Nature
- Vatuka: Lord of the Young
- Krittivasan: Wearer of Deer Skin
- Trayimurti: The Triple Formed Lord
- Durvasa: The Unaging Lord
- Sthanad: The Eternal Lord
- Ravilochana: One Who Sees All
- Prabhave: Source of All Things
- Bhasmabhushana: Adorned in Ashes
- Vatapi Ganapati: Lord of the Vatapi Clan
- Rambhoruha: Holder of the Ram’s Bow
- Shashi Shekhar : Lord of the Moon
- Vajrahasta: Holder of the Thunderbolt
- Sharabha: The Fearsome Form
- Bhutapala: Protector of Ghosts
- Chandrashekara: Lord of the Moon
- Pradata: Bestower of Boons
- Ugra: The Fierce One
- Sharvaya: The Auspicious One
- Gangadhar: Holder of the Ganges
- Shoolapani: Bearer of the Trident
- Umapati: Consort of Uma
- Pashahasta: Holder of the Noose
- Mundamalin: Adorned with a Garland of Skulls
- Nagabhushana: Wearer of Serpents
- Girijapati: Lord of Girija (Parvati)
- Shashivarnaya: Moon-Colored Lord
- Vrishavahan: Rider of the Bull