Maheshमहेश
Mahesh · traditionally used for boys
“great lord, Shiva”
MW s.v. mahesa — 'a great lord; N. of Siva'
Starting sound and where it falls
Mahesh 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 Shiva as the great lord, a name of reverence.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mahesh mean?
Mahesh (Mahesh) is attested as “great lord, Shiva.” MW s.v. mahesa — 'a great lord; N. of Siva'
Which nakshatra sound does Mahesh fit?
Mahesh 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 Mahesh a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mahesh is traditionally used for boys.
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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