The baby name Sadasiva is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈdɑːʃɪvə/ (suh-DAA-shee-vuh).
Sadasiva is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Sadasiva is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈdɑːʃɪvə/ (suh-DAA-shee-vuh).
Sadasiva is Sanskrit in Origin.
Sadasiva is a Sanskrit masculine name built from sadā “always, ever” and śiva “auspicious, benevolent,” also the name of the Hindu god Shiva. It denotes “ever-auspicious” or “eternally benevolent,” and in Shaiva theology Sadāśiva is a supreme, gracious manifestation of Shiva associated with pure consciousness and blessing. The name thus carries connotations of enduring good fortune and spiritual protection.
Attested in medieval hymns and temple inscriptions and still common across India - especially in South India and Maharashtra - it functions both as a personal name and an honorific epithet. Notable bearers include Sadashiva Raya of Vijayanagara and the saint-composer Sadasiva Brahmendra. Principal variants and regional forms are Sadashiva, Sadāśiva, Sada Shiva; Sadasivam (Tamil), Sadasivan (Malayalam), Sadashiv (Marathi/Hindi), and Sadasivudu (Telugu). Usage is primarily masculine; related surnames and compounds (e.g., Sadashivananda) also occur. Common short forms include Shiva and Sada.
Sadasiva is a rare name. Across 6 countries, we found 22 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Sadasiva is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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