Shiva ("auspicious one") is a major Hindu deity, often represented in the duality of man and woman, destroyer and transformer.
The empress of ice, wreathed in frost. She is known for her signature move, "Diamond Dust," which freezes everything in an instant.— Dissidia Final Fantasy, Summon Compendium
Along with Ifrit and Bahamut, Shiva is a commonly-occurring summoned monster in the Final Fantasy series, where the deity is often depicted as an icy, blue-skinned woman.
