Shiva is considered to be unique to all Hindu gods.

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme God within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in modern Hinduism.

Shiva also has many benevolent and fearsome depictions. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya, and in fierce aspects, he is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation, and arts.

Mahadev Shiva is very popular among Gods. They called by different names like:
Lord Mahadev
Trimurti
Devo ke dev Mahadev
Mahadev
Shiv Shankar
Shambhu
Shivay
Mahakal
Bholenath.