Rudra is a name that is also derived from 'Rudra Roop', which means "the roaring one" and represents a strong sense of purpose and vitalityAnother name for Lord Shiva is Devadeva, which means "lord of all lords". The other name with the same meaning is "Mahadev" which is often used for Lord Shiva.A commonly used term for Lord Shiva is Shankara which means "one who gives happiness and prosperity".Bhairava, also known as Kala Bhairava means "lord of terror", a name given to his strongest manifestation.Gangadhara has its origin in the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "Ganga," which refers to the river Ganges, and "dhara," meaning "one who holds" or "one who bears." Therefore, Gangadhara can be translated as "the one who holds or bears the Ganges.""Shambhu" is a name for Lord Shiva in Hinduism, and it means "one who bestows prosperity" or "the giver of auspiciousness.""Maheshwara" means "lord of gods" and is a name primarily used to refer to Lord Shiva in Hinduism, where "maha" signifies "great" and "ishvara" means "lord.".
