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Mahashri

Great Prosperity

mah-huh-shree/məɦaːʃr̩iː/

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5
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Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
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Meaning & Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit words 'Maha' (great) and 'Shri' (prosperity/wealth).

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes abundance, growth, and divine blessings.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

महाश्रि

Great Prosperity

🇮🇳Hindi

महाश्री

महान समृद्धि

🇮🇳Tamil

மகாச்ரீ

பெரும் வளம்

🇮🇳Telugu

మహాశ్రియః

మహట్ శ్రీ

🇮🇳Marathi

Mahashri

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Great Prosperity

🇧🇩Bengali

Mahashri

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Great Prosperity

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

mah-huh-shree

/məɦaːʃr̩iː/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

GoldOrangeRed

Life path

1

Lucky stone

Rudraksha

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Mahashri holds significant cultural repute in Hinduism, honoring the divine feminine energies and venerating the corporeal and metaphorical embodiment of wealth and prosperity. This name evokes the legacy of revered Hindu goddesses, such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth or Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, particularly symbolizing the spiritual wealth and knowledge bestowed upon humankind. Furthermore, Mahashri is also commonly used as an honorific title for venerated women, showcasing deep respect and admiration for the power embodied by women.

The spiritual essence of the name Mahashri lies in the evocation of the Great Goddess's divine presence, symbolizing the ultimate manifestation of divinity that imparts the blessings of immense wealth and prosperity. Connoting greatness and reverence, Mahashri signifies the alignment of one's spiritual essence with the divine feminine principals of creation, sustenance, wealth, and health. This name is a poignant reminder of the inherent interconnectedness between spiritual abundance and material prosperity, instilling a sense of gratitude, reverence, and dedication towards the divine feminine energies that govern and sustain the Universe.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root: श्रिः (shriḥ) • Not directly found in Vedic scriptures, but derived from the Sanskrit root श्रिः (shriḥ), which means 'prosperity, wealth, or abundance.'

Historical references

Mahashri was an important Hindu goddess in the Shakta tradition, particularly revered in the Kangra valley and Himachal Pradesh regions of India. She is also known as the goddess of the Kangra hills and is often depicted carrying a trident and a bowl filled with rice.

Medieval period (6th to 13th centuries CE)

Mahashri is also identified with the goddess Kali and is believed to protect her devotees from evil and ill fortune. Legends tell of her slaying the demon Mahasur, who terrorized the people of Kangra. Her festival, called Navratri, is celebrated annually in her honor.

Pre-Medieval period (before 6th century CE)

Notable people with this name

Aamna Sharif (Indian actress)Mahasweta Devi (Indian writer)

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