Shaivism
Shaivism proper noun: a sect comprising the worshippers of the god Shiva.
Proper noun
Shaivism
- A sect comprising the worshippers of the god Shiva.
- Buddhism and Saivism embraced each other, one giving room to the other almost voluntarily.1964, Nabin Kumar Sahu, Utkal University History Of Orissa, volume 1, The Utkal University, page 7
Shaivism meaning in Tamil, Urdu, Telugu and Sanskrit
Shaivism in Tamil
- a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva
- சைவம் caivam
Shaivism in Urdu
- a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva
- شیو مت šiv-mat
Shaivism in Telugu
- a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva
- శైవము śaivamu
Shaivism in Sanskrit
- a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva
- शैवसम्प्रदायः śaivasampradāyaḥ, शैव śaiva
Forms of Shaivism
| alternative form | Saivism |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Sivaism |
| alternative form | Shivaism |
Origin of Shaivism
From Sanskrit शैव (śaiva, “relating, belonging or sacred to the god Shiva”) + -ism.
Words formed from Shaivism
Questions about Shaivism
- What does Shaivism mean?
- Shaivism means a sect comprising the worshippers of the god Shiva.
- What is Shaivism in Tamil?
- Shaivism in Tamil is சைவம் (caivam). See Shaivism meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Shaivism?
- Shaivism is a proper noun.
Words near Shaivism in the dictionary
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