Family name শিব (Shiv 
, Shiva 
, শিব) , in all the world, is a common cognomen. The last name শিব is characteristic of Western Asia, particularly Qatar, where it is quite a common surname, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in India, Nepal, and Saudi Arabia. Much more frequently, শিব is the forename as well as the last name.