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Mahathi

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Pronounced mah-HAH-tee /mɑˈhɑ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instrument) of the sage NaradaLow

In 30 seconds: Great; melodious: Mahathi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-HAH-tee').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instrument) of the sage Narada
U.S. rank (2024)#9290 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mahathi comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instrument) of the sage Narada. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-HAH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Indian families. Rare, great-and-melodious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mahathi is Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instrument) of the sage Narada — a lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-HAH-tee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mahathi — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

MahatiMahathee

Nicknames

Maha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahathi mean?

Mahathi is Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the veena (a stringed instrument) of the sage Narada.

How do you pronounce Mahathi?

It's said mah-HAH-tee /mɑˈhɑ.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mahathi a boy or girl name?

Mahathi is a girl's name.

How popular is Mahathi?

Mahathi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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