Japanese symbol for “shiva”

シヴァ

Romaji: shiva

Shiva (Hindu god); Siva

In Japanese, shiva is シヴァ (shiva).

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Meanings

n Shiva (Hindu god); Siva

Written forms: —. Readings: シヴァ、シバ.

See also: Chinese symbol for “shiva”.

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