Shiva in Latin
Shiva in Latin is Sivus — Shiva means in Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Shiva in Latin
Sivus
(Hinduism) The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.
What does "Shiva" mean?
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noun In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
"The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral."
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name A major Hindu deity associated with destruction and transformation.
"The temple's central statue depicted Shiva in meditation."
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Shiva in a sentence
- The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral.
- The temple's central statue depicted Shiva in meditation.
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What is "Shiva" in Latin?
"Shiva" in Latin is Sivus. Shiva means: In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
How do you use "Shiva" in a sentence?
Example: "The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral." In Latin, "Shiva" is Sivus.
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