God of Gods
Pronunciation: ma-HESH-war
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Maheshwar is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ma-HESH-war. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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महेश्वर
God of Gods, Lord of the Universe
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ma-HESH-war
IPA
məhɛʃʋɑr
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rudraksha
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Maheshwar is a name of Lord Shiva, the supreme god in Hinduism. He is also known as Mahadeva, the great god.
Historical Usage
Maheshwar was an important Hindu pilgrimage site during the medieval period, particularly for the Kalchuri dynasty. The town is named after the god Mahadeva, or Shiva, and is situated on the banks of the Narmada River.
12th to 16th centuries CE
Maheshwar was an ancient Hindu trading centre and prospered as a significant political centre during the 6th century CE when it was the capital of the Malava kingdom. The name Maheshwar is derived from the god Mahesvara, or Shiva, and the city was known for its famous Shiva temple.
6th century CE
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Translations
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महेश्वर
God of Gods, Lord of the Universe
महेश्वर
महान् (mahān) - great, large, grand, ईश्वर (īśvar) - lord, ruler, controller
மகேஷவர்
அல்லது அல்லவல்லவர் (alladu allavallavar) - God of Gods, Lord of Lords
మేశ్వర్
మీదేశ్ (mīdēśa) - lord of the universe, శోదేశ్ (śōdēśa) - lord of all
Maheshwar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Gods
Maheshwar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Gods
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