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Mahesh

muh-HESH

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

214

Peak Year

#14 in 2007

First Recorded

1970

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A popular Indian name of Sanskrit origin, Mahesh is another name for the Hindu deity Shiva. It signifies 'great lord' or 'supreme lord'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mahesh Babu

    Renowned Indian actor in Telugu cinema.

  • Mahesh Bhatt

    Celebrated Indian filmmaker and producer.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongLeaderSpiritualNoble

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