shiva Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈʃɪvə/
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Shiva as a Noun
1
A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Word Forms & Grammar
shiva (countable and uncountable, plural shivas)
Words That Rhyme With Shiva
Origin of Shiva
From Hebrew שִׁבְעָה (shiv'á, “seven”), referring to the number of days that shiva spans. The pronunciation is likely in part from Yiddish שבֿעה (shive).
Shiva at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɪvə/ |
| Meaning | A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative |
| Plural | shivas |