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Mahaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-HAHN /məˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit mahan, 'great, mighty, eminent', the same root behind maha- in words such as maharaja. Used as a given name in Hindi-speaking families; the doubled 'aa' marks the long vowel in romanization.Medium

In 30 seconds: A big word for a name: Mahaan is Sanskrit for 'great, mighty' (said 'muh-HAHN').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningFrom Sanskrit mahan, 'great, mighty, eminent', the same root behind maha- in words such as maharaja. Used as a given name in Hindi-speaking families; the doubled 'aa' marks the long vowel in romanization.
U.S. rank (2023)#8663 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Mahaan comes from Sanskrit mahan, 'great, mighty, eminent'. The root maha- runs through a wide family of words and names in Indian languages, and Mahaan is used as a given name in Hindi-speaking families. The doubled 'aa' is a romanization choice marking the long vowel (said 'muh-HAHN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, meaning-forward, and strong.

Did you know? The maha- in Mahaan is the same element as in maharaja, 'great king' — one of the most recognisable building blocks in Sanskrit (said 'muh-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Mahaan — Sanskrit mahan 'great, mighty'; Hindi usage

Variations

MahanMahaanMahant

Nicknames

MahaMah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahaan mean?

Mahaan means 'great, mighty, eminent', from Sanskrit mahan — the same maha- as in maharaja.

How do you pronounce Mahaan?

It's said muh-HAHN /məˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mahaan a boy or girl name?

Mahaan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mahaan?

Mahaan is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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