The Shiva Sahasranama (शिवसहस्रनामावलिः) is a revered litany of the thousand and eight sacred names of Lord Shiva, the auspicious destroyer of ignorance and supreme yogi. This version from the Linga Purana reveals His compassion, power, and all-pervading presence.
This reader-friendly namavali lists all 1008 names (1008 names) in order, with Devanagari Sanskrit, transliteration, and a clear English meaning for each name. Read straight through, jump to a section below, or return daily to contemplate a few names at a time.
How to use this namavali
- Daily practice: Read 10–20 names each morning with attention and devotion.
- Full recitation: Use the numbered list below for parayana (complete chanting).
- Study: Each name reveals a divine quality — reflect on the meaning as you read.
- Traditional context: The hymn is traditionally preceded by a dhyana (meditation) verse and concludes with phalashruti (benefits of recitation).
Opening dhyana verse
करचरणकृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वा
श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वापराधम् ।
विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व
जय जय करुणाब्धे श्रीमहादेव शम्भो ॥
Kara-charana-kritam vak-kayajam karma-jam va,
Shravana-nayanajam va manasam vaparadham...
O Lord Shiva, ocean of compassion, forgive all shortcomings of body, speech, and mind — I bow to You.
Complete name list
Scroll vertically through every name. Sanskrit appears first in Devanagari, followed by transliteration and meaning.
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Names 1–50
भवाय · Bhava
Bhava
शिवाय · Siva
Siva
हराय · Hara
Hara
रुद्राय · Rudra
Rudra
पुरुषाय · Purusha
Purusha
पद्मलोचनाय · Padmalochana
lotus-eyed
अर्थितव्याय · Arthitavya
one who should be requested
सदाचाराय · Sadachara
one having good conduct
सर्वशम्भवे · Sarvashambhu
benefactor of all
महेश्वराय · Maheshvara
Maheshvara
ईश्वराय · Ishvara
Ishvara
स्थाणवे · Sthanu
Sthanu
ईशानाय · Ishana
Ishana
सहस्राक्षाय · Sahasraksha
thousand-eyed
सहस्रपादे · Sahasrapad
thousand-footed
वरीयसे · Variyan
the excellent one
वरदाय · Varada
the bestower of boons
वन्द्याय · Vandya
worthy of being saluted
शङ्कराय · Shankara
Shankara
परमेश्वराय · Parameshvara
Parameshvara
गङ्गाधराय · Gangadhara
one who holds Ganga
शूलधराय · Shuladhara
Trident-bearing one
परार्थैकप्रयोजनाय · Pararthika-prayojana
one whose sole purpose is to work for others' benefit
सर्वज्ञाय · Sarvajna
omniscient
सर्वदेवादिगिरिधन्वने · Sarvadevadi
the cause of all Devas
जटाधराय · Giridhanva
one who used the mountain as his bow
चन्द्रापीडाय · Jatadhara
wearing matted hairs
चन्द्रमौलिने · Candrapida
Candrapida
विदुषे · Candramauli
having the moon on the head as an ornament
विश्वाय · Vidvan
scholar
अमरेश्वराय · Visvesvara
Lord of the universe
वेदान्तसारसन्दोहाय · Amaresvara
Lord of the immortal
कपालिने · Vedantasarasandoha
one who is the cumulative essence of the Vedantas
नीललोहिताय · Kapalin
having the skull in the hand
ध्यानाधाराय · Nilalohita
blue-blooded
अपरिच्छेद्याय · Dhyanadhara
basis for meditation
गौरीभर्त्रे · Aparichchedya
one who cannot be accurately defined
गणेश्वराय · Gauribhartr
husband of Gauri
अष्टमूर्तये · GaneSvara
Lord of the Gaṇas
विश्वमूर्तये · Astamurti
one having eight cosmic bodies
त्रिवर्गाय · Visvamurti
one of universal form
स्वर्गसाधनाय · Trivarga
one who fulfils the three aims of life
ज्ञानगम्याय · Svargasadhana
one who is the means of achieving heavenly abode
दृढप्रज्ञाय · Jnanagamya
one who can be realized only through perfect knowledge
देवदेवाय · Drdhaprajna
one of steady intellect
त्रिलोचनाय · Devadeva
Lord of Devas
वामदेवाय · Trilochana
three-eyed
महादेवाय · Vamadeva
Vamadeva
पाण्डवे · Mahadeva
Mahadeva
परिदृढाय · Pandu
greyish in colour
Names 51–100
दृढाय · Parivrdha
master, chief
विश्वरूपाय · Drdha
firm
विरूपाक्षाय · Visvarupa
multiformed
वागीशाय · Virupaksa
one with hideous eyes
शुचये · Vagisa
Lord of speech
अन्तराय · Suchi antar
pure within
सर्वप्रणयसंवादिने · Sarvapranayasamvadin
one who converses lovingly with everyone
वृषाङ्काय · Vrishanka
one marked with a bull
वृषवाहनाय · Vrsavahana
bull-vehicled
ईशाय · Isha
Isha
पिनाकिने · Pinakin
Pinakin
खट्वाङ्गिने · Khatvangin
one armed with the iron club called Khatvanga
चित्रवेषाय · Citravesa
one of variegated guise
चिरन्तनाय · Cirantana
the ancient one
तमोहराय · Tamohara
remover of darkness
महायोगिने · Mahayogin
Mahayogin
गोप्त्रे · Goptr
protector
ब्रह्माङ्गहृदे · Brahmangahrd
one who took away a limb of Brahma
जटिने · Jatin
having matted hairs
कालकालाय · Kalakala
death unto death
कृत्तिवाससे · Krtti vasas
one having the hide of an elephant as garment
सुभगाय · Subhaga
elegant
प्रणवात्मकाय · Pranavatmaka
of the nature of Pranava
उन्मत्तवेषाय · Unmattavesa
one having the guise of a mad man
चक्षुष्याय · Caksusya
beneficent to the eyes
दुर्वाससे · Durvasas
Ill-clad
स्मरशासनाय · Smarsasana
chastiser of Smara
दृढायुधाय · Drdhayudha
one having strong weapons
स्कन्दगुरवे · Skandaguru
venerable father of Skanda
परमेष्ठिने · Paramesthin
Paramesthin
परायणाय · Parayana
the greatest goal
अनादिमध्यनिधनाय · Anadimadhyanidhana
one who has neither beginning nor middle nor end
गिरिशाय · Girisa
Girisa
गिरिबान्धवाय · Giribandhava
kinsman of the mountain i.e. Himavan
कुबेरबन्धवे · Kuberabandhu
Kubera's kinsman
श्रीकण्ठाय · Srikantha
glorious-necked
लोकवर्णोत्तमोत्तमाय · Lokavarnottamottama
the most excellent one among the castes in the world
सामान्यदेवाय · Samanyadeva
common lord, i.e. to Devas and to Asuras
कोदण्डिने · Kodandin
one armed with a bow
नीलकण्ठाय · Nilakantha
blue-necked
परश्वधिने · Parasvadhi
one having the axe
विशालाक्षाय · Visalaksa
large-eyed
मृगव्याधाय · Mrgavyadha
deer-hunter
सुरेशाय · Suresa
Lord of Devas
सूर्यतापनाय · Suryatapana
scorcher of the sun
धर्मकर्माक्षमाय · Dharmakarmaksama
one competent to perform righteous rites
क्षेत्राय · Ksetram
holy centre
भगवते · Bhagavan
Lord
भगनेत्रभिदे · Bhaganetrabhit
one who pierced the eyes of Bhaga
उग्राय · Ugra
fierce
Names 101–150
पशुपतये · Pasupati
Pasupati
तार्क्ष्यप्रियभक्ताय · Tarksya
identical with Garuda
प्रियंवदाय · Priyabhakta
one fond of his devotees
दात्रे · Priyamvada
one who speaks pleasing words
दयाकराय · Danta
one with self-control
दक्षाय · Dayakara
merciful
कपर्दिने · Daksha
skilful
कामशासनाय · Kapardin
one having matted hairs
श्मशाननिलयाय · Kamasasana
chastiser of Kama
सूक्ष्माय · Smasananilaya
one who has the cremation ground as his abode
श्मशानस्थाय · Suksma
subtle
महेश्वराय · SmaSanastha
stationed in the cremation ground
लोककर्त्रे · Mahesvara
Mahesvara
भूतपतये · Lokakarta
the maker of the worlds
महाकर्त्रे · Bhutapati
Lord of the goblins
महौषधिने · Mahakarta
the great maker
उत्तराय · Mahausadhi
the great medicine
गोपतये · Uttara
later one
गोप्त्रे · Gopati
Lord of ‘Go' i.e. cow or speech
ज्ञानगम्याय · Gopta
protector
पुरातनाय · Jnanagamya
comprehensible through perfect knowledge
नीतये · Puratana
ancient one
सुनीतये · Niti
justice
शुद्धात्मने · Suniti
one who dispenses good justice
सोमाय · Suddhatma
pure-souled
सोमरताय · Soma
accompanied by Uma
सुखिने · Somarata
interested in the moon
सोमपाय · Sukhi
happy
अमृतपाय · Somapa
imbiber of the Soma juice
सोमाय · Amrtapa
imbiber of nectar
महानीतये · Soma
moon
महामतये · Mahaniti
employing great policy
अजातशत्रवे · Mahamati
of great intellect
आलोकाय · Ajatasatru
one whose enemy is not yet born
सम्भाव्याय · Aloka
light
हव्यवाहनाय · Sambhavya
one worthy of being honoured
लोककाराय · Havyavahana
conveyer of ‘Havya' i.e. sacrificial offering
वेदकाराय · Lokakara
creator of the worlds
सूत्रकाराय · Vedakara
maker of the Vedas
सनातनाय · Sutrakara
compiler of aphorisms
महर्षये · Sanatana
eternal
कपिलाचार्याय · Maharsi
great sage
विश्वदीप्तये · Kapilacharya
one identifying with the great sage Kapila
त्रिलोचनाय · ViSvadipti
illuminator of the universe
पिनाकपाणये · Trilochana
three-eyed
भूदेवाय · Pinakapani
one having the Pinaka in his hand
स्वस्तिदाय · Bhudeva
Lord of the earth
त्रिधाम्ने · Svastida
bestower of welfare
सौभगाय · Sadasvastikrt
continuous creator of welfare and prosperity
शर्वाय · Tridhama
having the three syllables or worlds as abode
Names 151–200
सर्वज्ञाय · Saubhaga
fortunate
सर्वगोचराय · Sarva
identical with all
ब्रह्मधृचे · Sarvajna
omniscient
विश्वसृजे · Sarvagochara
perceptible to everyone
स्वर्गाय · Brahmadhrk
holder of the ‘Brahman' i.e. the Vedas
कर्णिकाराय · Visvasrk
creator of the universe
प्रियाय · Svarga
heaven
कवये · Karnikarapriya
one fond of Karṇikara flowers
शाखाय · Kavi
poet
विशाखाय · Sakha
branching
गोशाखाय · Visakha
Visakha
शिवाय · GoShakha
?
नैकाय · Siva
Siva
क्रतवे · Naika
not one
समाय · Kratu
sacrifice
गङ्गाप्लवोदकाय · Sama
equal
भावाय · Gangaplavodaka
identical with water flowing in the Ganga
सकलाय · Bhava
pure emotion
स्थपतये · Sakala
entire one
स्थिराय · Sthapati
architect
विजितात्मने · Sthira
steady
विधेयात्मने · Vijitatma
one who has conquered the Atman
भूतवाहनसारथये · Vidheyatma
one with a controlled mind
सगणाय · Bhutavahana
one having the goblin as vehicle
गणकार्याय · Bhutasarathi
having a goblin as his charioteer
सुकीर्तये · Sagana
one accompanied by his Gaṇa
छिन्नसंशयाय · Ganakarya
the work of Gaṇas
कामदेवाय · Sukirti
one of good renown
कामपालाय · Chinnasamsaya
one whose doubts are cleared
भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय · Kamadeva
Kamadeva
भस्मप्रियाय · Kamapala
protector of Kama
भस्मशायिने · Bhasmoddhulitavigraha
one who has smeared his body with Bhasman
कामिने · Bhasmapriya
one fond of Bhasman
कान्ताय · BhasmaSayin
one lying on Bhasman
कृतागमाय · Kamin
lover
समायुक्ताय · Kanta
lovely
निवृत्तात्मने · Krtagama
proficient in Vedas
धर्मयुक्ताय · Samayukta
endowed with good qualities
सदाशिवाय · Nivrttatma
one whose Atman has receded from the world
चतुर्मुखाय · Dharmayukta
endowed with piety
चतुर्बाहवे · SadaShiva
SadaShiva
दुरावासाय · Caturmukha
four-faced
दुरासदाय · Caturbahu
four-armed
दुर्गमाय · Duravasa
one whose abode is not easily accessible
दुर्लभाय · Durasada
inaccessible
दुर्गाय · Durgama
very difficult of access
सर्वायुधविशारदाय · Durlabha
difficult to get
अध्यात्मयोगनिलयाय · Durga
impassable
सुतन्तवे · Sarvayudhavisarada
expert in the use of all weapons
तन्तुवर्धनाय · Adhyatmayoganilaya
having his abode in spiritual yoga
Names 201–250
शुभाङ्गाय · Sutantu
good supreme being
लोकसारङ्गाय · Tantuvardhana
one who increases offspring
जगदीशाय · Subhanga
one having splendid limbs
अमृताशनाय · Lokasaranga
one who has attained the essence of the worlds
भस्मशुद्धिकराय · Jagadisa
Lord of the universe
मेरवे · Amrtasana
one whose diet is nectar
ओजस्विने · Bhasmasuddhikara
one who purifies through Bhasman
शुद्धविग्रहाय · Meru
Meru
हिरण्यरेतसे · Ojasvin
powerful
तरणये · Suddhavigraha
one of pure physical form
मरीचये · Hiranyaretas
one with golden semen virile
महिमालयाय · Tarani
sun
महाह्रदाय · Marichi
ray
महागर्भाय · Mahimalaya
abode of greatness
सिद्धवृन्दारवन्दिताय · Mahahrada
one like a great deep pool of water
व्याघ्रचर्मधराय · Mahagarbha
of huge womb
व्यालिने · Siddhavrndaravandita
one who is saluted by Siddhas and Devas
महाभूताय · Vyaghracharmadhara
one who wears the tiger skin
महानिधये · Vyalin
one who possesses snakes
अमृताङ्गाय · Mahabhuta
the great element
अमृतवपवे · Mahanidhi
the great treasure
पञ्चयज्ञाय · Amrtanga
one of nectarine limbs
प्रभञ्जनाय · Amrtavapu
one of nectarine body
पञ्चविंशतितत्त्वज्ञाय · Panchayagna
one of five yajnas
पारिजाताय · Prabhanjana
violent destroyer
परावराय · Panchavimsati-tattvajna
one conversant with the twentyfive principles
सुलभाय · Parijata
the wish-yielding divine tree
सुव्रताय · Paravara
the great one, second to none
शूराय · Sulabha
easily accessible
वाङ्मयैकनिधये · Suvrata
one of good rites
निधये · Sura
hero
वर्णाश्रमगुरवे · Vanmavaikanidhi
the sole treasury of literature
वर्णिने · Nidhi
treasure- trove
शत्रुजिते · Varnasrama guru
preceptor of all castes and stages of life
शत्रुतापनाय · Varnin
religious student
आश्रमाय · Satrujit
conqueror of enemies
क्षपणाय · Satrutapana
scorcher of enemies
क्षामाय · क्षामाय
क्षामाय
ज्ञानवते · Ksapana
one who dispels
अचलाचलाय · Ksama
small and lean
प्रमाणभूताय · Jnanavan
one possessing perfect knowledge
दुर्ज्ञेयाय · Achalacala
unmoving like a mountain
सुपर्णाय · Pramanabhuta
one who has become an authority
वायुवाहनाय · Durjneya
very difficult to be known
धनुर्धराय · Suparna
Garuda
धनुर्वेदाय · Vayuvahana
wind-vehicled
गुणराशये · Dhanurdhara
one who holds the bow
गुणाकराय · Dhanurveda
the science of archery
अनन्तदृष्टये · Gunarasi
abode of Gunas
आनन्दाय · Gunakara
mine of good qualities
Names 251–300
दण्डाय · Anantadrsti
one of infinite vision
दमयित्रे · Ananda
bliss
दमाय · Danda
punishment
अभिवाद्याय · Damayita
one who oppresses
महाचार्याय · Dama
self-control
विश्वकर्मणे · Abhivadya
one worthy of being saluted and honored
विशारदाय · Mahacharya
great preceptor
वीतरागाय · Visvakarman
of universal action
विनीतात्मने · Visarada
adept
तपस्विने · Vitaraga
one devoid of passion
भूतभावनाय · Vinitatman
humble soul
उन्मत्तवेषाय · Tapasvin
performing penance
प्रच्छन्नाय · Bhutabhavana
creator of living beings
जितकामाय · Unmattavesa
one in the guise of a mad man
जितप्रियाय · PrachChanna
hidden
कल्याणप्रकृतये · Jitakama
one who has conquered lust
कल्पाय · Jitapriya
one who has conquered pleasure
सर्वलोकप्रजापतये · Kalyanaprakrti
one of auspicious nature
तपस्विने · Kalpa
wish-yielding tree
तारकाय · Sarvaloka-prajapati
the Lord of the subject of all the worlds
धीमते · Tapasvin
ascetic
प्रधानाय · Taraka
redeemer
प्रभवे · Dhiman
intelligent
अव्ययाय · Pradhanaprabhu
the Lord of Pradhana or Prakrti
लोकपालाय · Avyaya
the unchanging
अन्तर्हितात्मने · Lokapala
the protector of the worlds
कल्यादये · Antarhitatman
one whose Atman is hidden
कमलेक्षणाय · Kalpadi
the beginning of kalpa
वेदशास्त्रार्थतत्त्वज्ञाय · Kamaleksana
lotus-eyed
नियमाय · Vedasastrarthatattvajna
one who is conversant with the principles and meanings of the Vedas and the scriptures
नियमाश्रयाय · Niyama
regulation
चन्द्राय · Niyamasraya
basis of regulations
सूर्याय · Candra
moon
शनये · Surya
Sun
केतवे · Sani
saturn
विरामाय · Ketu
the planet of that name
विद्रुमच्छवये · Virama
final rest
भक्तिगम्याय · VidrumachChavi
one having the lustre of coral
पराय · Bhaktigamya
comprehensible through devotion
ब्रह्मणे · Paramabrahman
the greatest Brahman
मृगबाणार्पणाय · Mrgabanarpana
one who discharges arrows into the deer
अनघाय · Anagha
the sinless
अद्रिराजालयाय · Adrirajalaya
one who has his residence on the king of mountains
कान्ताय · Kanta
brilliant
परमात्मने · Paramatman
the great soul
जगद्गुरवे · Jagadguru
the preceptor of the universe
सर्वकर्माचलाय · Sarvakarman
one engaged in all rites
त्वष्ट्रे · Achala
the unmoving
माङ्गल्याय · Tvastr
the architect of the gods
मङ्गलावृताय · Mangalya
Auspicious
Names 301–350
महातपसे · Mangalavrta
covered with auspicious things
दीर्घतपसे · Mahatapas
of great austerities
स्थविष्ठाय · Dirghatapas
performing austerities of long duration
स्थविराय · Sthavistha
largest, very strong
ध्रुवाय · Sthavira
Ancient, aged
अह्ने · Dhruva
Firm, fixed
संवत्सराय · Ahah
day
व्याप्तये · Samvatsara
year
प्रमाणाय · Vyapti
pervasion
परमाय · Pramanam
means of valid knowledge
तपसे · Paramamtapah
greatest penance
संवत्सरकराय · Samvatsarakara
cause of the year
मन्त्राय · Mantra
incantation
प्रत्ययाय · Pratyaya
confidence
सर्वदर्शनाय · Sarvadarsana
viewing everyone
अजाय · Aja
unborn
सर्वेश्वराय · Sarvesvara
Lord of all
स्निग्धाय · Snigdha
affectionate
महारेतसे · Maharetas
of great virile power
महाबलाय · Mahabala
of great strength
योगिने · Yogin
Yogin
योग्याय · Yogya
worthy
महारेतसे · Maharetas
of great virile power
सिद्धाय · सिद्धाय
सिद्धाय
सर्वादये · Sarvadi
Cause of all
अग्निदाय · Agnida
Bestower of fire
वसवे · Vasu
wealth
वसुमनसे · Vasumanas
having mind dwelling on wealth
सत्याय · Satya
truthful
सर्वपापहराय · Sarvapapahara
Dispeller of all sins
हराय · Hara
Hara
अमृताय · Amrta
Nectar
शाश्वताय · Sashvata
permanent
शान्ताय · Santa
calm
बाणहस्ताय · Banahasta
having the hand on the arrow
प्रतापवते · Pratapavan
valorous
कमण्डलुधराय · Kamandaludhara
holding the water-pot
धन्विने · Dhanvin
holding the bow
वेदाङ्गाय · Vedanga
part of the Vedas
वेदविते · Vedavit
knower of the Vedas
मुनये · Muni
sage
भ्राजिष्णवे · Bhrajishnu
shining
भोजनाय · Bhojanam
diet
भोक्त्रे · Bhoktr
the enjoyer
लोकनेत्रे · Lokanetr
the leader of the worlds
दुराधराय · Dhuradhara
Bearer of burden
अतीन्द्रियाय · Atindriya
one who is beyond the pale of the sense-organs
महामायाय · Mahamaya
wielding great Maya
सर्वावासाय · Sarvavasa
abode of all
चतुष्पथाय · Catushpatha
a brahmin
Names 351–400
कालयोगिने · Kalayogi
one united with Kala i.e. time
महानादाय · Mahanada
of great noise
महोत्साहाय · Mahotsaha
of great enthusiasm
महाबलाय · Mahabala
of great strength
महाबुद्धये · Mahabuddhi
of great intellect
महावीर्याय · Mahavirya
of great virility
भूतचारिणे · Bhutacharin
moving among the living beings
पुरन्दराय · Purandara
one who pierces the cities
निशाचराय · Nisachara
walking about at night
प्रेतचारिणे · Pretacharin
one who moves among ghosts
महाशक्तये · Mahasakti
of great power
महाद्युतये · Mahadyuti
of great lustre
अनिर्देश्यवपवे · Anirdesyavapuh
one whose body cannot be specifically pointed out
श्रीमते · Srlman
glorious
सर्वहार्यमिताय · Sarvahari
the destroyer of all
गतये · Amita
the unmeasured
बहुश्रुताय · Gati
the goal
बहुमयाय · Bahushruta
one with much of learning
नियतात्मने · Bahumaya
full of many things
भवोद्भवाय · Niyatatman
of controlled Atman
ओजसे · Bhavodbhava
source of origin of the world
तेजसे · Ojaskara
cause of prowess
द्युतिकराय · Tejaskara
cause of splendour
नर्तकाय · Dyutikara
one who diffuses light
सर्वकामकाय · Nartaka
the dancer
नृत्यप्रियाय · Sarvakamada
the bestower of all cherished desires
नृत्यनृत्याय · Nrtyapriya
one who is fond of dancing
प्रकाशात्मने · प्रकाशात्मने
प्रकाशात्मने
प्रतापनाय · Prakasatman
of the nature of lustre
बुद्धाय · Pratapana
one who scorches
सन्मानाय · Buddhakshara
one who has understood the syllable
सारसम्प्लवाय · Spastaksara
of clear syllables
युगादिकृते · Mantra
mystic syllable
युगावर्ताय · Sammana
one of great honour
गम्भीराय · Sarasamplava
of flooded essence
वृषवाहनाय · Yugadikrt
one who makes the beginning of the yugas
इष्टाय · Yugavarta
cause of the repetition of the yugas
विशिष्टाय · Gambhira
majestic
शिष्टेष्टाय · Vrsavahana
bull-vehicled
शरभाय · Ista
one who is liked, worshipped
शरभाय · Visista
the distinguished
धनुषे · Sistesta
one who is fond of the disciplined
अपान्निधये · Sarabha
the fabulous animal whose form Siva assumed
अधिष्ठानाय · Sarabha
? one who has caused Sarabha
विजयाय · Dhanuh
bow
जयकालविदे · Apamnidhi
storehouse of waters
प्रतिष्ठिताय · Adhisthanam
the basic support
प्रमाणज्ञाय · Vijaya
victory
हिरण्यकवचाय · Jayakalavid
one who knows the time of victory
हरये · Pratisthita
well-established
Names 401–450
विरोचनाय · Pramanajna
one who is conversant with the means of valid knowledge
सुरगणाय · Hiranyakavacha
one having golden coat of mail
विद्येशाय · Hari
identical with Vishnu
विबुधाश्रयाय · Virochana
one who increases appeal
बालरूपाय · Suragana
one having Devas as his attendants
बलोन्माथिने · Vidyesa
Lord of vidya
विवर्ताय · Vibudhasraya
support of the learned
गहनाय · Balarupa
one having the form of a boy
गुरवे · Balonmathin
one who subdues others by means of his strength
करणाय · Vivarta
one who transforms himself
कारणाय · Gahana
Abstruse
कर्त्रे · Guru
weighty
सर्वबन्धविमोचनाय · Karanam
Instrument
विद्वत्तमाय · Karanam
cause
वीतभयाय · Kartr
maker
विश्वभर्त्रे · Sarvabandhavimochana
one who releases others from all bondages
निशाकराय · Vidvattama
highly learned
व्यवसायाय · Vitabhaya
devoid of fear
व्यवस्थानाय · Visvabhartr
the overlord of the universe
स्थानदाय · Nisakara
moon
जगदादिजाय · Vyavasaya
energy
दुन्दुभाय · Vyavasthana
one with perseverance
ललिताय · ललिताय
ललिताय
विश्वाय · Jagadadija
one born at the outset of the universe
भवात्मने · Dundubhi
one who has the wardrum
वीरेश्वराय · Lalita
delicate
वीरभद्राय · Visva
universe
वीरघ्ने · Bhavatman
the soul of the world
वीरभृते · Atmani samsthita
one stationed in the atman
विराजे · VireSvara
Lord of the heroes
वीरचूडामणये · Virabhadra
Virabhadra
वेत्त्रे · Viraha
slayer of heretic persons
तीव्रनादाय · Virabhrd
one who sustains heroes
नदीधराय · Virat
supreme being
आज्ञाधाराय · Virachudamani
the crest-jewel of heroes
त्रिशूलिने · Vetta
the knower
शिपिविष्टाय · Tivranada
one whose sound is poignant
शिवालयाय · Nadidhara
supporter of the river
वालखिल्याय · Ajnadhara
support of behests
महाचापाय · Trisulin
trident- bearing
तिग्मांशवे · Sipivista
one who has penetrated the rays
निधये · Sivalaya
abode of auspiciousness
अव्ययाय · Valakhilya
identical with the sages of that name
अभिरामाय · Mahachapa
wielding a great bow
सुशरणाय · Tigmamsu
having hot rays
सुब्रह्मण्याय · Avyayanidhi
everlasting treasure
सुधापतये · Abhirama
charming
मघव्ने · SuSarana
perfect refuge
कौशिकाय · Subrahmanya
perfectly conducive to the attainment of Brahman
गोमते · Sudhapati
Lord of the nectar
Names 451–500
विश्रामाय · Maghavan
Indra
सर्वशासनाय · Kausika
of the family of Kusika
ललाटाक्षाय · Goman
possessing cows
विश्वदेहाय · Visrama
rest
साराय · Sarvasasana
chastiser of everyone
संसारचक्रभृते · Lalataksa
having an eye in the forehead
अमोघदण्डिने · Visvadeha
one having cosmic bodies
मध्यस्थाय · Sara
essence
हिरण्याय · Samsarachakrabhrt
one who holds the wheel of mundane existence
ब्रह्मवर्चसिने · Amoghadandin
one whose punishment is never futile
परमार्थाय · Madhyastha
stationed in the middle
परमयाय · Hiranya
golden
शम्बराय · Brahmavarchasi
one who has the Brahminical splendour
व्याघ्रकाय · Paramartha
the greatest object
अनलाय · Paramaya
identical with the greatest
रुचये · Sambara
hunter
वररुचये · Vyadhaka
hunter
वन्द्याय · Anala
fire
वाचस्पतये · Ruchi
taste
अहर्पतये · Vararuchi
having excellent taste
रवये · Vandya
worthy of being saluted
विरोचनाय · Vachaspati
Lord of speech
स्कन्दाय · Aharpati
Lord of the day
शास्त्रे · Ravi
sun
वैवस्वताय · Virochana
sun
जनाय · Skanda
Skanda
युक्तये · Sasta
ruler
उन्नतकीर्तये · Vaivasvata
pertaining to the sun
शान्तरागाय · शान्तरागाय
शान्तरागाय
पराजयाय · Yukti
cogent reason
कैलासपतये · Unnatakirti
of lofty renown
कामारये · Santaraga
one whose passion has subsided
सवित्रे · Parajaya
Defeat ?
रविलोचनाय · Kailasapati
Lord of Kailasa
विद्वत्तमाय · Kamari
enemy of Kama
वीतभयाय · Savita
sun
विश्वहर्त्रे · Ravilochana
having sun as the eye
अनिवारिताय · Vidvattama
highly scholarly
नित्याय · Vitabhaya
devoid of fear
नियतकल्याणाय · Visvaharta
destroyer of the universe
पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनाय · Anivarita
unrestricted
दूरश्रवसे · Nitya
permanent
विश्वसहाय · Niyata-kalyana
one who is invariably auspicious
ध्येयाय · PunyaSravana
hearing about whom is meritorious
दुःस्वप्ननाशनाय · Punyakirtana
glorifying whom is meritorious
उत्तारकाय · Durasravas
one who hears from far off
दुष्कृतिघ्ने · Visvasaha
one who endures everything
दुर्धर्षाय · Dhyeya
worthy of being meditated upon
दुःसहाय · Duhsvapnanasana
one who destroys evil dreams
अभयाय · Uttaraka
redeemer
Names 501–550
अनादये · Duskrtiha
destroyer of evil actions
भुवे · Durdharsa
one who cannot be attacked
भुवाय · Duhsaha
unable to bear
लक्ष्म्यै · Abhaya
one who grants fearlessness
किरीटिने · Anandi
beginningless
त्रिदशाधिपाय · Bhuh
the earth
विश्वगोप्त्रे · Bhuvah Laksmlh
fortune of the earth
विश्वभर्त्रे · Kiritin
having a crown
सुधीराय · Tridasadhipa
overlord of Devas
रुचिराङ्गदाय · Visvagopta
protector of the universe
जननाय · Visvabharta
ruler of the universe
जनजन्मादये · Sudhira
perfectly bold
प्रीतिमते · Ruchirangada
having a beautiful shoulderlet
नीतिमते · Janana
one who causes birth
नयाय · Janajanmadi
one who is the cause of the birth, etc. of people
विशिष्टाय · Pritiman
one who has pleasure
काश्यपाय · Nitiman
endowed with justice
भानवे · Naya
of good policy
भीमाय · Visista
most distinguished
भीमपराक्रमाय · Kasyapa
sage of that name
प्रणवाय · Bhanu
sun
सत्पथाचाराय · Bhima
terrible
महाकायाय · Bhimaparakrama
one whose exploit is terrible
महाधनवे · Pranava
Pranava
जन्माधिपाय · Saptadhachara
one whose rites are of seven types (?
महादेवाय · Mahakaya
of huge body
सकलागमपारगाय · Mahadhanu
having a great bow
तत्त्वातत्त्वविवेकात्मने · तत्त्वातत्त्वविवेकात्मने
तत्त्वातत्त्वविवेकात्मने
विभूष्णे · Mahadeva
Mahadeva
भूतिभूषणाय · Sakalagamaparaga
Master of all Agamas
ऋषये · Tattvatattvavivekatman
one who naturally discriminates between the real and the unreal
र्ब्राह्मणविदे · Vibhusnu
one who is desirous of shining well
जिष्णवे · Bhutibhusana
having sacred ashes as ornament
जन्ममृत्युजरातिगाय · Rsi
sage
यज्ञाय · Brahmanavid
conversant with the Brahmaṇa texts
यज्ञपतये · Jisnu
victorious
यज्वने · Janmamrtyujaratiga
one who is beyond birth, death and old age
यज्ञान्ताय · Yajna
Yajna
अमोघविक्रमाय · Yajnapati
Lord of the yajnas
महेन्द्राय · Yajva
one who sacrifices
दुर्भराय · Yajnanta
one who is the end of yajna
सेनिने · Amoghavikrama
one whose exploit is never futile
यज्ञाङ्गाय · Mahendra
Mahendra
यज्ञवाहनाय · Durbhara
one who is difficult to control and boss over
पञ्चब्रह्मसमुत्पत्तये · Seni
one who has armies
विश्वेशाय · Yajnanga
a part of the yajna
विमलोदयाय · Yajnavahana
Yajna-vehicled
आत्मयोनये · Panchabrahmasamutpatti
the source of origin of the five brahmans
अनाद्यन्ताय · Visvesa
Lord of the universe
षड्विंशत्सप्तलोकधृषे · Vimalodaya
one whose rise is devoid of impurities
Names 551–600
गायत्रीवल्लभाय · Atmayoni
source of origin of the Atman
प्रांशवे · Anadyanta
having neither a beginning nor an end
विश्वावासाय · Sadvimsat
the twentysixth principle
प्रभाकराय · Saptalokadhrk
one who holds the seven worlds
शिशवे · Gayatrivallabha
one who is the lover of Gayatri
गिरिरताय · PramSu
tall
सम्राजे · Visvavasa
Abode of the universe
सुषेणाय · Prabhakara
cause of bright light
सुरशत्रुघ्ने · Sisu
infant
अमोघाय · Girirata
one who loves the mountain
अरिष्टमथनाय · Samrat
emperor
मुकुन्दाय · Susena
having good army
विगतज्वराय · Surasatruha
destroyer of the enemies of Devas
स्वयञ्ज्योतिषे · Amogha
one who is never futile
अनुज्योतिषे · Aristamathana
one who suppresses evil maladies
आत्मज्योतिषे · Mukunda
Mukunda
अचञ्चलाय · Vigatajvara
one who is free from ailments
पिङ्गलाय · Svayamjyotih
one who is self-luminous
कपिलश्मश्रवे · Anujyotih
subsequent luminary
शास्त्रनेत्राय · Atmajyoti
light of the Atman
त्रयीतनवे · Achanchala
one who is not fickle
ज्ञानस्कन्धाय · Pingala
tawny-coloured
महाज्ञानिने · Kapilasmasru
one whose moustache is tawny
निरुत्पत्तये · Sastranetra
having the scripture as his eye
उपप्लवाय · Netratraya
having three eyes
भगाय · Atanu
unembodied
विवस्वते · Jnanaskandha
wise with perfect knowledge
आदित्याय · Mahajnani
highly learned one
योगाचार्याय · Nirutpatti
having no birth
बृहस्पतये · Upaplava
identical with calamity
उदारकीर्तये · Bhava
source of origin of the world
उद्योगिने · Vivasvan
sun
सद्योगिने · Aditya
sun
सदसन्मयाय · Yogacharya
preceptor of the yoga system
नक्षत्रमालिने · Brhaspati
preceptor of the gods
राकेशाय · Udarakirti
one of elegant fame
साधिष्ठानाय · Udyogi
one who endeavours
षडाश्रयाय · Sadyogi
good yogin
पवित्रपाणये · Sadasambhava
the unborn and existing being
पापारये · Naksatramali
having a garland of the stars
मणिपूराय · Rakesa
Lord of the moonlight, i.e. moon
मनोगतये · Sadhisthana
having a foundation
हृत्पुण्डरीकमासीनाय · Sadasraya
having the support of the six
शुक्लाय · Pavitrapani
having the Pavitra in the hand
शान्ताय · Papari
enemy of sins
वृषाकपये · Manipura
navel?
विष्णवे · Manogati
having the movement of the mind
ग्रहपतये · Hrtpundarikaslna
one occupying the lotus-like heart
कृष्णाय · Sukla
white
समर्थाय · Santa
calm
Names 601–650
अनर्थनाशनाय · Vrsakapi
Vrsakapi
अधर्मशत्रवे · Visnu
all-pervasive
अक्षय्याय · Grahapati
Lord of the planets
पुरुहूताय · Krsna
Krsna
पुरुष्टुताय · Samartha
competent
ब्रह्मगर्भाय · Anarthanasana
one who destroys miseries
बृहद्गर्भाय · Adharmasatru
enemy of sin
धर्मधेनवे · Aksayya
inexhaustible
धनागमाय · Puruhuta
one who is frequently invoked
जगद्धितैषिणे · Purustuta
one who is frequently eulogized
सुगताय · Brahmagarbha
born of the womb of Brahman
कुमाराय · Brhadgarbha
having a huge womb
कुशलागमाय · Dharmadhenu
cow of piety
हिरण्यवर्णाय · Dhanagama
the augment of wealth
ज्योतिष्मते · Jagaddhitaishin
well-wisher of the universe
नानाभूतधराय · Sugata
having good movement
ध्वनये · Kumara
young man
अरोगाय · Kusalagama
one who brings about happiness
नियमाध्यक्षाय · Hiranyavarna
golden coloured
विश्वामित्राय · Jyotisman
luminous
द्विजोत्तमाय · Nanabhutadhara
supporter of the different kinds of living beings
बृहज्ज्योतिषे · Dhvani
sound
सुधाम्ने · Aroga
devoid of ailment
महाज्योतिषे · Niyamabhyaksha
presiding deity of observances
अनुत्तमाय · Visvamitra
Visvamitra
मातामहाय · Dvijottama
the most excellent among brahmins
मातरिश्वने · Brhatjyoti
having a large light
नभस्वते · Sudhama
having good abode
नागहारधृषे · Mahajyoti
having a great light
पुलस्त्याय · Anuttama
excellent one
पुलहाय · Matamaha
maternal grandfather
अगस्त्याय · Matarisva
wind
जातूकर्ण्याय · Nabhasvan
vaporous air
पराशराय · Nagaharadhrk
one wearing serpent-necklaces
निरावरणधर्मज्ञाय · Pulastya
Pulastya
विरिञ्चाय · Pulaha
Pulaha
विष्टरश्रवसे · Agastya
Agastya
आत्मभुवे · Jatukarnya
Jatukarnya
अनिरुद्धाय · Parasara
identical with these sages
अत्रये · Niravarana-dharmajna
one conversant with Dharma devoid of Avarana (covering
ज्ञानमूर्तये · Virincha
Brahma
महायशसे · Vistarasravas
having his own ears as abode i. e. quick in hearing
लोकचूडामणये · Atmabhu
self-born
वीराय · Aniruddha
unchecked
चण्डसत्यपराक्रमाय · Atri
sage of that name
व्यालकल्पाय · Jnanamurti
having perfect knowledge of body
महाकल्पाय · MahayaSas
having great renown
महावृक्षाय · Lokachudamani
the crest-jewel of the worlds
कलाधराय · Vlra
hero
अलङ्करि · Candaparakrama
of fierce exploit
Names 651–700
अचलाय · Satyaparakrama
of truthful exploit
रोचिष्णवे · Vyalakalpa
one having serpents for ornaments
विक्रमोत्तमाय · Mahakalpa
having costly ornaments
आशुशब्दपतये · Mahavrksa
great tree
वेगिने · Kaladhara
one having the digits
प्लवनाय · Alamkarisnu
one who is desirous of adorning
शिखिसारथये · Achala
unmoving
असंसृष्टाय · Rochisnu
shining
अतिथये · Vikramottama
excellent in exploit
शक्राय · Ashusabdapati
the Lord of the word ``quick'' [?]
प्रमाथिने · Vegin
having velocity
पापनाशनाय · Plavana
floating
वसुश्रवसे · Sikhisarathi
having fire as the charioteer
कव्यवाहाय · Asamsrsta
unjoined
प्रतप्ताय · Atithi
guest
विश्वभोजनाय · Sakrapramathin
subjugator of Sakra
जर्याय · Papanasana
destroyer of sins
जराधिशमनाय · Vasusravas
having riches as ears ?
लोहिताय · Kavyavaha
carrying Kavya offerings
तनूनपादे · Pratapta
one who is heated much
पृषदश्वाय · ViSvabhojana
having the universe as food
नभोयोनये · Jarya
that which becomes old
सुप्रतीकाय · Jaradhisamana
one who dispels the agony due to old age
तमिस्रघ्ने · Lohita
mars
निदाघाय · Tanunapat
fire
तपनाय · Prsadasva
wind, air
मेघाय · Nabhoyoni
source or origin of the sky
पक्षाय · Supratlka
having good symbol
परपुरञ्जयाय · Tamisraha
dispeller of darkness
मुखानिलाय · Nidagha
summer
सुनिष्पन्नाय · Tapana
sun
सुरभये · Megha
cloud
शिशिरात्मकाय · Paksa
a fortnight
वसन्ताय · Parapuranjaya
conqueror of other people's city
माधवाय · Mukhanila
having wind in the mouth
ग्रीष्माय · Sunishpanna
one that has been evolved well
नभस्याय · Surabhi
sweet-smelling
बीजवाहनाय · Sisiratmaka
one of cool nature
अङ्गिरामुनये · Vasanta
spring
आत्रेयाय · Madhava
Madhava
विमलाय · Grisma
summer
विश्ववाहनाय · Nabhasya
month of Bhadrapada
पावनाय · Bijavahana
one who carries seeds
पुरुजिते · Angiras
Angiras
शक्राय · Muni Atreya
sage Atreya
त्रिविद्याय · Vimala
pure
नरवाहनाय · Visvavahana
having universe as vehicle
मनसे · Pavana
one who purifies
बुद्धये · Purujit
conqueror of many
अहङ्काराय · Sakra
Sakra
Names 701–750
क्षेत्रज्ञाय · Trividya
having three Vidyas
क्षेत्रपालकाय · Naravahana
having human beings for vehicles
तेजोनिधये · Manas
mind
ज्ञाननिधये · Buddhi
intellect
विपाकाय · Ahamkara
ego
विघ्नकारकाय · Ksetrajna
individual soul
अधराय · Ksetrapalaka
protector of fields
अनुत्तराय · Tejonidhi
store of splendour
ज्ञेयाय · Jnananidhi
store of knowledge
ज्येष्ठाय · Vipaka
fruitful
निःश्रेयसालयाय · Vighnakaraka
cause of obstacles
शैलाय · Adhara
lower
नगाय · Anuttara
having no successor
तनवे · Jneya
one who should be known
दोहाय · Jyestha
eldest
दानवारये · Nihsreyasalaya
abode of salvation
अरिन्दमाय · Saila
mountain
चारुधिये · Naga
tree
जनकाय · Tanu
body
चारुविशल्याय · Doha
milking
लोकशल्यकृते · Danavari
enemy of the Danavas
चतुर्वेदाय · Aridama
suppressor of enemies
चतुर्भावाय · Carudhi
of charming intellect
चतुराय · Carujanaka
charming father
चतुरप्रियाय · Visalya
having no torment
आम्नायाय · Lokasalyakrt
the tormentor of the worlds
समाम्नायाय · Caturveda
the four Vedas
तीर्थदेवाय · Caturbhava
the four types of emotions
शिवालयाय · Catura
clever
बहुरूपाय · Caturapriya
one fond of clever people
महारूपाय · Amnaya
scripture
सर्वरूपाय · Samamnaya
traditional repetition
चराचराय · Tlrtha
holy centre
न्यायनिर्वाहकाय · Deva
lord
न्यायाय · Sivalaya
abode of auspiciousness
न्यायगम्याय · Bahurupa
having many forms
निरञ्जनाय · Maharupa
Maharupa
सहस्रमूर्ध्ने · Sarvarupa
having all forms
देवेन्द्राय · Carachara
the mobile and immobile being
सर्वशस्त्रप्रभञ्जनाय · Nyayanirvahaka
one who fulfils justice
मुण्डाय · Nyaya
justice
विरूपाय · Nyayagamya
comprehensible through logic
विकृताय · Niranjana
unsullied
दण्डिने · Sahasramurdha
thousand-headed
दान्ताय · Devendra
Lord of Devas
गुणोत्तमाय · Sarvasastraprabhanjana
one who breaks all weapons
पिङ्गलाक्षाय · Munda
skull
हर्यक्षाय · Virupa
hideous
नीलग्रीवाय · Vikrta
deformed
निरामयाय · Dandin
having a staff
Names 751–800
सहस्रबाहवे · Danta
having self-control
सर्वेशाय · Gunottama
excellent in good qualities
शरण्याय · Pingalaksa
tawny-eyed
सर्वलोकभृते · Haryaksa
lion
पद्मासनाय · Nilagriva
blue necked
परञ्ज्योतिषे · Niramaya
devoid of ailments
परावरफलप्रदाय · Sahasrabahu
thousand-armed
पद्मगर्भाय · SarveSa
Lord of all
महागर्भाय · महागर्भाय
महागर्भाय
विश्वगर्भाय · Sarvalokabhrt
one who supports all the worlds
विचक्षणाय · Padmasana
lotus-seated
परावरज्ञाय · Paramajyoti
Great light
बीजेशाय · Paravaraparam phalam
one yielding the great fruit of Para and Avara (great and small benefits of life
सुमुखाय · Padmagarbha
lotus-wombed
सुमहास्वनाय · Mahagarbha
great wombed
देवासुरगुरवे · Visvagarbha
having the universe in the womb
देवाय · Vichaksana
clever
देवासुरनमस्कृताय · Paravarajna
one conversant with Para and Avara
देवासुरमहामात्राय · Bijesa
the Lord of the seeds
देवासुरमहाश्रयाय · Sumukha
having pleasing face
देवादिदेवाय · Sumahasvana
having a loud voice
देवर्षये · Devasuraguru
Preceptor of Devas and Asuras
देवासुरवरप्रदाय · Devasuranamaskrta
one who is bowed to by Devas and Asuras
देवासुरेश्वराय · Devasuramahamatra
high official of Devas and Asuras
दिव्याय · Devasuramahasraya
the great support of Devas and Asuras
देवासुरमहेश्वराय · Devadideva
the first Deva of all Devas
सर्वदेवमयाय · Devarsi
the sage of Devas
अचिन्त्याय · Devasura-varaprada
one who bestows boons on Devas and Asuras
देवतात्मने · Devasuresvara
Lord of Devas and Asuras
आत्मसम्भवाय · Divya
Divine
ईड्याय · Devasura-mahesvara
great Lord of Devas and Asuras
अनीशाय · Sarvadevamaya
identical with all Devas
सुरव्याघ्राय · Achintya
one who cannot be thought of
देवसिंहाय · Devatatma
having the deities within
दिवाकराय · Atmasambhava
born of himself
विबुधाग्रवरश्रेष्ठाय · Idva
one worthy of worship
सर्वदेवोत्तमोत्तमाय · Anisa
having no lSha above
शिवज्ञानरताय · Suravyaghra
a tiger among Devas
श्रीमते · Devasimha
a lion among Devas
शिखिश्रीपर्वतप्रियाय · Divakara
sun
जयस्तम्भाय · Vibudhagravarasrestha
the most excellent among the learned
विशिष्टम्भाय · Sarvadevottamottama
the greatest among the entire groups of Devas
नरसिंहनिपातनाय · Sivajnanarata
one engaged in the knowledge of Siva
ब्रह्मचारिणे · Sriman
glorious
लोकचारिणे · Sikhisriparvatapriya
one fond of the mountain Sikhisri
धर्मचारिणे · Trayastambha
having three columns
धनाधिपाय · धनाधिपाय
धनाधिपाय
नन्दिने · Narasimhanipatana
one who struck down Narasimha
नन्दीश्वराय · Brahmacharin
religious student
नग्नाय · Lokacharin
one moving amidst the worlds
Names 801–850
नग्नव्रतधराय · Dharmacharin
one performing pious deeds
शुचये · Dhanadhipa
Lord of wealth
लिङ्गाध्यक्षाय · Nandin
Nandin
सुराध्यक्षाय · Nandisvara
Nandisvara
युगाध्यक्षाय · Nagna
naked
युगावहाय · Nagnavratadhara
one who observes the holy rite of being naked
स्ववशाय · Suchi
pure
सवशाय · Lingadhyaksa
presiding deity of the Lingas
स्वर्गाय · Suradhyaksa
presiding deity of Devas
स्वराय · Yugadhyaksa
presiding deity of the yugas
स्वरमयाय · Yugavaha
one causing the yugas
स्वनाय · Svavasa
one submissive of himself
बीजाध्यक्षाय · Sarvasa
one giving happiness unto all
बीजकर्त्रे · Svargasvara
one whose voice is above heaven
धनकृते · Svaramaya
one identical with notes
धर्मवर्धनाय · Svana
sound
दम्भाय · Bijadhyaksa
presiding deity of the seeds
अदम्भाय · Bijakarta
the maker of the seeds
महादम्भाय · Dhanakrt
maker of wealth
सर्वभूतमहेश्वराय · Dharmavardhana
increaser of piety
श्मशाननिलयाय · Dambha
haughtiness
तिष्याय · Adambha
one devoid of haughtiness
सेतवे · Mahadambha
one of great haughtiness
अप्रतिमाकृतये · Sarvabhutamahesvara
great Lord of all living beings
लोकोत्तराय · Smasananilaya
one whose abode is in the cremation ground
स्फुटालोकाय · Tishya
Kali age
त्र्यम्बकाय · Setu
bridge
नागभूषणाय · Apratimakrti
one whose features are unrivalled
अन्धकारये · Lokottara
one greater than all the worlds
मखद्वेषिणे · Sphutaloka
one whose lustre is clear
विष्णुकन्धरपातनाय · Tryambaka
three-eyed
वीतदोषाय · Nagabhusana
having serpents as ornaments
अक्षयगुणाय · Andhakari
enemy of demon Andhaka
दक्षारये · Makhadveshin
enemy of sacrifice
पूषादन्तहृते · Vishnukandharapatana
one who struck down the head of Vishnu
धूर्जटये · Vitadosa
one devoid of defects
खण्डपरशवे · Akshayaguna
one of inexhaustible good qualities
सकलाय · Daksari
enemy of Daksha
निष्कलाय · Pushadantahrt
one who took away the tooth of Pushan
अनघाय · Dhurjati
having the burden of the matted hairs
आधाराय · Khandaparasu
Khandaparasu
सकलाधाराय · Sakala
with attributes
पाण्डुराभाय · Niskala
without attributes
मृडाय · Anagha
sinless
नटाय · Adhara
support
पूर्णाय · Sakaladhara
support of all
पूरयित्रे · Pandurabha
having greyish lustre
पुण्याय · Mrda
Mrda
सुकुमाराय · Nata
actor
सुलोचनाय · Purna
full
Names 851–900
सामगेयाय · Purayita
one who fills
प्रियकराय · Punya
meritorious
पुण्यकीर्तये · Sukumara
very tender
अनामयाय · Sulochana
having good eyes
मनोजवाय · Samageya
worthy of being sung about with Saman mantras
तीर्थकराय · Priyakara
one who does pleasing things
जटिलाय · Punyaklrti
of meritorious renown
जीवितेश्वराय · Anamaya
free from ailments
जीवितान्तकराय · Manojava
as speedy as the mind
नित्याय · Tirthakara
maker of holy centres
वसुरेत्रे · Jatila
one with matted hair
वसुप्रियाय · JiviteSvara
Lord of life
सद्गतये · Jivitantakara
one who causes end to life
सत्कृतये · Nitya
permanent
सक्ताय · Vasuretas
having wealth as semen virile
कालकण्ठाय · Vasupriya
one fond of wealth
कलाधराय · Sadgati
the goal of the good
मानिने · satkrti
having good actions
मान्याय · Sakta
attacked
महाकालाय · Kalakantha
black-necked
सद्भूतये · Kaladhara
bearer of digits
सत्परायणाय · Mani
honourable
चन्द्रसञ्जीवनाय · Manya
worthy of being honoured
शास्त्रे · Mahakala
Mahakala
लोकगूढाय · Sadbhuti
having good prosperity
अमराधिपाय · Satparayana
having the good one as the greatest resort
लोकबन्धवे · Candra
moon
लोकनाथाय · Sanjlvana
enlivening
कृतज्ञाय · Sastr
ruler
कृतिभूषणाय · Lokagudha
hidden in the worlds
अनपायिने · अनपायिने
अनपायिने
अक्षराय · Lokabandhu
kinsman of the worlds
कान्ताय · Lokanatha
Lord of the worlds
तेजोमयाय · Krtajna
grateful
द्युतिधराय · Krtibhusana
a jewel among gifted ones
लोकमायाय · Anapayl
having no distress
अग्रण्ये · Aksara
imperishable
अणवे · Kanta
shining
शुचिस्मिताय · Sarvasastrabhrtamvara
the most excellent one among all warriors
प्रसन्नात्मने · Tejomaya
full of splendour
दुर्जयाय · Dyutidhara
having lustre
दुरतिक्रमाय · Lokamaya
having Maya spreading over the worlds
ज्योतिर्मयाय · Agrani
the leader
निराकाराय · Anu
the atom
जगन्नाथाय · Suchismita
of pure smiles
जलेश्वराय · Prasannatman
one delighted in the mind
तुम्बवीणिने · Durjaya
one who is unconquerable
महाकायाय · Duratikrama
one who cannot be transgressed
विशोकाय · Jyotirmaya
luminous
शोकनाशनाय · Nirakara
having no shape
Names 901–950
त्रिलोकात्मने · Jagannatha
Lord of the universe
त्रिलोकेशाय · JaleSvara
Lord of the waters
शुद्धाय · Tumbavlni
having the lute called Tumbavina
शुद्धये · Mahakaya
having a huge body
अक्षजाय · Visoka
devoid of sorrow
अव्यक्तलक्षणाय · Sokanasana
destroyer of grief
व्यक्ताय · Trilokatman
the soul of the three worlds
व्यक्ताव्यक्ताय · Trilokesa
Lord of the three worlds
विशाम्पतये · Suddha
pure
वरशीलाय · Suddhi
purity
वरतुलाय · Adhoksaja
Visnu
मानाय · Avyaktalaksana
one who has the unmanifest as the characteristic sign
मानधनाय · Avyakta
unmanifest
मयाय · Vyaktavyakta
one who is manifest and unmanifest
ब्रह्मणे · Visampati
Lord of subjects
विष्णवे · Varashila
of excellent conduct
प्रजापालाय · Atulavara
of incomparable boons
हंसाय · Mani
honourable
हंसगतये · Manadhana
having honour as wealth
यमाय · Maya
Maya
वेध्रे · Brahma
Brahma
धात्रे · Vishnu
Vishnu
विधात्रे · Prajapala
protector of the subjects
अत्त्रे · Hamsa
swan
हर्त्रे · Hamsagati
having the gait of the swan
चतुर्मुखाय · Yama
Yama
कैलासशिखरावासिने · Vedhas
creator
सर्वावासिने · Dhatr
Dhatr
हिरण्यगर्भाय · Vidhatr
Vidhatr
हरिणाय · Attr
devourer
पुरुषाय · Hartr
destroyer
पूर्वजाय · Caturmukha
four-faced
पित्रे · Kailasasikharavasi
one whose residence is on the peak of the Kailasa
भूतालयाय · Sarvavasi
having everything as his residence
भूतपतये · Satam gati
goal of the good
भूतिदाय · Hiranyagarbha
gold-wombed
भुवनेश्वराय · Harina
Deer
संयोगिने · Purusha
Purusha
योगविदे · Purvajapita
ancestral father
ब्रह्मणे · Bhutalaya
abode of the living beings
ब्रह्मण्याय · Bhutapati
Lord of the goblins
ब्राह्मणप्रियाय · Bhutida
bestower of prosperity
देवप्रियाय · Bhuvanesvara
Lord of the worlds
देवनाथाय · Samyogin
having union
देवज्ञाय · Yogavid
knower of the yogas
देवचिन्तकाय · Brahma
Brahma
विषमाक्षाय · Brahmanya
conducive to the attainment of Brahman
कलाध्यक्षाय · Brahmanapriya
one fond of brahmins
वृषाङ्काय · Devapriya
fond of Devas
वृषवर्धनाय · Devanatha
Lord of Devas
Names 951–1000
निर्मदाय · Devajna
knower of Devas
निरहङ्काराय · Devachintaka
one thinking about Devas
निर्मोहाय · Visamaksha
having deformed eyes
निरुपद्रवाय · Kaladhyaksa
presiding deity of Kalas
दर्पघ्ने · Vrsanka
bull-emblemed
दर्पिताय · Vrsavardhana
one who increases piety
दृप्ताय · Nirmada
one devoid of pride
सर्वर्तुपरिवर्तकाय · Nirahamkara
one devoid of arrogance
सप्तजिह्वाय · Nirmoha
Devoid of delusion
सहस्रार्चिषे · Nirupadrava
harmless
स्निग्धाय · Darpaha
destroyer of pride
प्रकृतिदक्षिणाय · Darpita
proud
भूतभव्यभवन्नाथाय · Drpta
haughty
प्रभवाय · प्रभवाय
प्रभवाय
भ्रान्तिनाशनाय · Sahajihva
having congenital tongue
अर्थाय · Sahasrarchi
having thousand rays
अनर्थाय · Snigdha
affectionate
महाकोशाय · Prakrtidaksina
one who is to the right of Prakrti
परकार्यैकपण्डिताय · Bhutabhavyabhavannatha
one who is the Lord of the past, present and future
निष्कण्टकाय · Prabhava
source of origin
कृतानन्दाय · Bhrantinasana
destroyer of wrong notions
निर्व्याजाय · Arthanartha
one who is beneficial and maleficent
व्याजमर्दनाय · Mahakosa
having great treasure
सत्त्ववते · Parakaryaikapandita
one who is the sole clever scholar in others tales
सात्त्विकाय · Niskantaka
one free from thorns
सत्यकीर्तये · Krtananda
one who is blissful
स्तम्भकृतागमाय · Nirvyaja
one who has no false pretext
अकम्पिताय · Vyajamardana
one who suppresses sham
गुणग्राहिने · Satyavan
truthful
नैकात्मने · Satyaklrtistambhakrtagama
one who is well learned and who has established truthful renown
नैककर्मकृते · Akampita
unshaken
सुप्रीताय · Gunagrahin
one who takes good qualities
सुमुखाय · Naikatma naikakarmakrt
one who is not a single soul and who does not perform single task alone
सूक्ष्माय · Suprita
one who is well pleased
सुकराय · Sumukha
one whose face is good
दक्षिणाय · Suksma
subtle
अनलाय · Sukara
one having good hands
स्कन्धाय · Daksinanila
southern wind
स्कन्धधराय · Skandha-Skandhadhara
shoulder and bearer of shoulders
धुर्याय · Dhurya
one who carries burdens of responsibility
प्रकटाय · Prakata- Pritivardhana
one who increases pleasures manifestly
प्रीतिवर्धनाय · Aparajita
undefeated
अपराजिताय · Sarvasaha
enduring everything
सर्वसहाय · Vidagdha
clever
विदग्धाय · Sarvavahana
having all vehicles
सर्ववाहनाय · Adhrta
one who is not held
अधृताय · Svadhrta
one who is held by himself
स्वधृताय · Sadhya
one who can be achieved
साध्याय · Purtamurti yasodhara
one whose form is purta i.e. good social services and one who is famous
पूर्तमूर्तये · Varahasrngadhrk
one who wears the horn of the boar
Names 1001–1008
यशोधराय · Vayu
wind
वायवे · Balavan
powerful
बलवते · Ekanayaka
sole leader
एकनायकाय · Srutiprakasa
one having the lustre of learning
श्रुतिप्रकाशाय · Srutiman
learned
श्रुतिमते · Ekabandhu
sole kinsman
एकबन्धवे · Anekadhrk
holder of many things
अनेकधृषे · Srivallabhasivarambha
lover of fortunes' auspicious venture
Phalashruti — benefits of recitation
Tradition holds that sincere recitation of the Shiva Sahasranama destroys sin and fear, grants health and spiritual strength, and leads the devotee to the lotus feet of Lord Shiva.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
