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Mahadev

महादेव

Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God

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Meaning of Mahadev

Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God

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Pronunciation & Structure

Pronunciation: /Ma-HAH-dev/ Syllables: 3 Akshara Count: 4.5

Rashi & Nakshatra

Rashi (Moon Sign)

♌ Simha

सिंह

Planet: Sun · Element: Fire

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Nakshatra (Birth Star)

Magha

मघा

Ma Mi Mu Me

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Numerology

8

Chaldean Number 8

Number 8 is ruled by Saturn (Shani), the planet of karma, discipline, and justice. People with this number have immense potential for worldly success through hard work. They are powerful, determined, and understand that effort equals reward. In Indian tradition, Shani is both the most feared and most rewarding planet — those who align with Saturn's lessons of integrity and discipline are greatly blessed.

Planet: Saturn Colors: Dark Blue, Black, Dark Brown Days: Saturday Gems: Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Amethyst

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Spelling Variants of Mahadev — Same name, different spellings

All variants below refer to the same name (महादेव) with the same meaning. The spelling difference is in English romanisation only — choose whichever you prefer for official documents.

Mahadev महादेव Mahadeva महादेव

Similar Names

Names that sound phonetically similar — same vibe, slightly different option

Mahandev महानदेव

The highest God

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Mahadevs महादेव

Strong; Supreme Power; Powerful; Mighty; Great Strength

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Mahadeo महादेव

One of many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as supreme being and God of all Deva's

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Mahidev महीदेव

God of the Earth; Lord of the Earth

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Mahale महाले

Tagalog - Love; An Indian Surname

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Mahatej महातेज

Most brilliant; Epithet of Agni; Lord Shiva; Vishnu; Powerful; Having energy or vigor; Name of Shiva

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Mahaduth महादूत

Most radiant (Lord Hanuman)

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Mahidher महीधर

Supporter of the earth; Mountain

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Mahasena महासेन

Great Soldiers; Great warriors; Great Army

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Mahaketu महाकेतु

Lord Shiva; Maha - great; Powerful; Supreme; Ketu - the node; Form; Banner; Leader; Brightness; A ray of light; Ensign; Any eminent person; Intellect; Knowledge

🔊 Phonetic match (key dist 3, name dist 3)

Mahadeva महादेव

Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God

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Acalesvara अचलेश्वर

God of the immovable; Another name of Lord Shiva

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Sarvadev सर्वदेव

Lord Shiva; God of all; Epithet of Shiva

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Pratamesh प्रथमेश

Lord God; Lord Ganesh; Lord of the best

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Uchadev उच्चदेव

Lord Vishnu; Superior God; An epithet of Vishnu or Krishna

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Devavrat देवव्रत

One with a divine vow; Devoted to the gods

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Mahadev in Different Languages

Hindi

महादेव

Mahadev

भगवान शिव का दूसरा नाम, महानतम देवता

Bengali

মহাদেব

Mahadev

ভগবান শিবের আরেক নাম, সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ ঈশ্বর।

Marathi

महादेव

Mahadev

भगवान शिवाचे दुसरे नाव, महानतम देव

Telugu

మహాదేవ్

Mahadev

శివుని మరొక పేరు, గొప్ప దేవుడు.

Tamil

மகாதேவ்

Mahadev

சிவபெருமானின் மற்றொரு பெயர், மிகப் பெரிய கடவுள்.

Gujarati

મહાદેવ

Mahadev

ભગવાન શિવનું બીજું નામ, સૌથી મહાન દેવ

Kannada

ಮಹಾದೇವ್

Mahadev

ಶಿವನ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ಹೆಸರು, ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ದೇವರು.

Malayalam

മഹാദേവ്

Mahadev

ശിവന്റെ മറ്റൊരു പേര്, മഹാനായ ദൈവം.

Punjabi

ਮਹਾਦੇਵ

Mahadev

ਭਗਵਾਨ ਸ਼ਿਵ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਹੋਰ ਨਾਮ, ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਮਹਾਨ ਦੇਵਤਾ

Odia

ମହାଦେବ

Mahadev

ଭଗବାନ ଶିବଙ୍କର ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ, ମହାନ ଦେବତା

Sanskrit

महादेव

Mahadev

शिवस्य अपरं नाम, महान् देवः

Nepali

महादेव

Mahadev

भगवान शिवको अर्को नाम, महान् देवता

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of Mahadev?

Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God

What is the Rashi of Mahadev?

Simha

What is the Nakshatra of Mahadev?

Magha

What is the numerology number of Mahadev?

The Chaldean numerology number of Mahadev is 8.

Is Mahadev a boy or girl name?

Mahadev is a boy name.

What is the origin of Mahadev?

Mahadev has its origin in sanskrit.

How do you pronounce Mahadev?

Mahadev is pronounced as /Ma-HAH-dev/.

How many syllables are in Mahadev?

Mahadev has 3 syllables.

What is the akshara count of Mahadev?

Mahadev has an akshara count of 4.5, calculated from its Devanagari spelling.

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Mahadeva Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God Mahadevs Strong; Supreme Power; Powerful; Mighty; Great Strength Mahandev The highest God Mahidev God of the Earth; Lord of the Earth Mahadeo One of many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as supreme being and God of all D Mahale Tagalog - Love; An Indian Surname Mahatej Most brilliant; Epithet of Agni; Lord Shiva; Vishnu; Powerful; Having energy or Acalesvara God of the immovable; Another name of Lord Shiva Sarvadev Lord Shiva; God of all; Epithet of Shiva Mahidher Supporter of the earth; Mountain Mahasena Great Soldiers; Great warriors; Great Army Mahaduth Most radiant (Lord Hanuman)