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Maahi
Pronounced MAH-hee /ΛmΙ.hi/Medium
Meaning: From Hindi/Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and mahi, 'a fish'; also a Hindi term of endearment, 'sweetheart'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Maahi comes from Hindi/Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great' (a river name too) β and overlaps mahi, 'a fish', and a Hindi endearment, 'beloved, sweetheart' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm name across India.
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-earth-or-sweetheart at the root, and warm.
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What does the name Maahi mean?
Maahi is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'the earth; great', and a term of endearment, 'sweetheart'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Maahi?
It's said MAH-hee /ΛmΙ.hi/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Maahi a boy or girl name?
Maahi is a girl's name.
How popular is Maahi?
Maahi is a rare name in the U.S.