Definition of shiva

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • shiva is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • shiva is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • shiva is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of shiva


  • (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative (noun)

    Examples

    1. the family is sitting shiva

    Synonyms

    1. shibah
    2. shivah
  • the auspicious one; a major divinity in the later Hindu pantheon (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. siva

See definition of shiva in Merriam Webster