Indian name meaning
Mahesh
♂ BoyMa·hesh · 2 syllables
The great lord; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
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| M | a | h | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Mahesh carries the name number 5.
About the name Mahesh
Mahesh 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 lord; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·hesh — 2 syllables. Mahesh appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahesh mean?
Mahesh means “The great lord; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mahesh a boy or a girl name?
Mahesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahesh?
Mahesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahesh?
Mahesh has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·hesh.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahesh?
In the Chaldean system, Mahesh has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Mahesh a common name in India?
Mahesh appears 37 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Mahesh?
For a sister to Mahesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Hansa all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Yogesh share Mahesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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