Indian name meaning
Mahir
♂ BoyMa·hir · 2 syllables
An expert; skilled
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| M | a | h | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Mahir carries the name number 4.
About the name Mahir
Mahir is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “An expert; skilled.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·hir — 2 syllables. Mahir is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahir mean?
Mahir means “An expert; skilled.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mahir a boy or a girl name?
Mahir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahir?
Mahir is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahir?
Mahir has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·hir.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahir?
In the Chaldean system, Mahir has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Mahir a common name in India?
Mahir does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Mahir?
For a sister to Mahir, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Vaani all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahir?
Mihir, Ruchir, Tahir or Ishir share Mahir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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