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Mahalakshmiमहालक्ष्मी

Mahalakshmi · traditionally used for girls

the great goddess Lakshmi

MW s.v. mahalaksmi — 'the great Lakshmi, Sakti of Narayana'

Starting sound and where it falls

Mahalakshmi begins with Ma — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ma open Magha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.

A noted bearer: .

Cultural context

Evokes Mahalakshmi, the great goddess of wealth and abundance.

Used in: Pan-Indian

A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.

Common questions

What does the name Mahalakshmi mean?

Mahalakshmi (Mahalakshmi) is attested as “the great goddess Lakshmi.” MW s.v. mahalaksmi — 'the great Lakshmi, Sakti of Narayana'

Which nakshatra sound does Mahalakshmi fit?

Mahalakshmi begins with the sound Ma, which opens Magha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.

Is Mahalakshmi a girl's or a boy's name?

In our reviewed collection Mahalakshmi is traditionally used for girls.

Where does this meaning come from?

Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.

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