Palpatine’s first name also ties into his origins on the planet of Naboo. The main difference between Shiva and Palpatine is that Shiva is revered by Hindus while Palpatine is pure evil. In addition, Palpatine had godlike powers. This is similar to Palpatine destroying one world (the Republic) in order to create a new one (the Galactic Empire). In Hindu mythology, Shiva destroys the world in order to recreate the world. It makes sense that Palpatine is named after Shiva.
RELATED: How a Note From George Lucas Saved a ‘Star Wars’ Parody However, Palpatine’s first name is imbued with deep meaning that relates to his character. After all, odd names are a hallmark of both of those genres. It’s very easy to give characters unique and meaningless names in science fiction and fantasy movies. In addition, Luceno said the name Sheev was designed to recall Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction. Even if the name seems odd fit for Palpatine, it does confer the wink, suggesting … sheave, and of course, shiv, which is a slang term for an improvised bladed weapon.” The religious significance of Palpatine’s name “Palpatine is certainly close enough to Palatine to conjure thoughts about the Roman Empire, patrician life, and power. Luceno didn’t feel the first name Sheev fit well with the last name Palpatine. In an interview with Den of Geek, Luceno opened up about his feelings on Palpatine’s name, comparing his last name to the word “palatine” - a term for high-ranking Roman officials.
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