Shiva in Portuguese
Shiva in Portuguese is Xiva, Shiva, shivá — Shiva means in Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Shiva in Portuguese
Xiva
(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.
Shiva
(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.
shivá
(Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "Shiva" in Portuguese?
"Shiva" in Portuguese is Xiva, Shiva, shivá. 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 Portuguese, "Shiva" is Xiva, Shiva, shivá.
Are there other ways to say "Shiva" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "Shiva": Xiva, Shiva, shivá.
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