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MahadevaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lord of Gods

Pronunciation: mə-hə-dē-və

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Name
Mahadeva
Meaning
Lord of Gods
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mə-hə-dē-və
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Mahadeva mean?

Mahadeva is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord of Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mə-hə-dē-və. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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महादेव

great god

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mə-hə-dē-və

IPA

mɑhədɛv

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Mahadeva is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lord of Gods. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlueSilver

Lucky Stone

Blue Sapphire

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a Life Path Number 3 have creativity, self-expression, and artistic talents. They possess a natural ability to communicate and are often the life of the party.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes divine power and authority.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Mahadeva carries significant cultural significance in Hinduism as it represents the supreme deity, signifying the ultimate power and authority in the Hindu pantheon and is often referred to as Lord Shiva. Mahadeva is respected and revered by millions of Hindus across the world, and temples dedicated to Lord Shiva carry great cultural importance in Hindu history and tradition. The name embodies the strength, courage, and unwavering resilience associated with Lord Shiva.
Mahadeva holds a deep spiritual significance in Hinduism as it is considered the embodiment of divine consciousness or Shivalinga. This name symbolizes the omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent aspect of God. The name invokes a feeling of surrender and reverence, reminding the devotee of the supreme power and grace of God. Chanting the name Mahadeva is believed to bestow inner peace, happiness, and spiritual growth.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Shiva is also known as Mahadeva, the 'great god'. This title signifies Shiva as the supreme deity in the Hindu pantheon. According to one theory, the title 'Mahadeva' was given to Shiva by the gods to appease him after he had destroyed the demon Tripurasura. This event is described in the Shiva Purana, an important Hindu scripture. The time period for the composition of the Shiva Purana is estimated to be between 6th and 8th centuries CE.

6th-8th centuries CE

Another reference to Mahadeva appears in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Lord Shiva is referred to as Mahadeva in the context of the Kurukshetra war, where he takes the side of the Pandavas. In the Anushasana Parva, Bhishma, lying on a bed of arrows, imparts wisdom to Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers. He advises Yudhishthira to worship Mahadeva for his protection. This occurs towards the end of the epic, which is estimated to have been composed between 4th and 3rd centuries BCE.

4th-3rd centuries BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mahadeva is the name of the god Shiva.Mahadeva is the name of the lord of mountains in Hindu mythology.

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

महादेव

great god

🇮🇳Hindi

महादेव

बड़ा देव

🇮🇳Tamil

மகாதேவ

அக்கிய தேவம்

🇮🇳Telugu

మీధేశ

మీధోద్యోద్య

🇮🇳Marathi

Mahadeva

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of Gods

🇧🇩Bengali

Mahadeva

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of Gods

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