Indian name meaning
Mahaveer
♂ BoyMa·ha·veer · 3 syllables
A great warrior; the great hero
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Mahavir
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Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
The letters of Mahaveer add up to 29, which reduces to 2.
About the name Mahaveer
Mahaveer is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A great warrior; the great hero.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Mahaveer has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.” It is also spelled Mahavir.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahaveer mean?
Mahaveer means “A great warrior; the great hero.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mahaveer a boy or a girl name?
Mahaveer is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahaveer?
Mahaveer is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahaveer?
In the Chaldean system, Mahaveer has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
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