Indian name meaning
Mahadev
♂ BoyMa·ha·dev · 3 syllables
The great god; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| M | a | h | a | d | e | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Mahadev carries the name number 8.
About the name Mahadev
Mahadev is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The great god; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·ha·dev — 3 syllables. Mahadev turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahadev mean?
Mahadev means “The great god; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mahadev a boy or a girl name?
Mahadev is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahadev?
Mahadev is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahadev?
Mahadev has 3 syllables and is said as Ma·ha·dev.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahadev?
In the Chaldean system, Mahadev has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Mahadev a common name in India?
Mahadev appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mahadev?
For a sister to Mahadev, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Rama all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahadev?
Vasudev, Baldev, Sukhdev or Ramdev share Mahadev's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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