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Mahesh
How to Pronounce Mahesh
Pronounced muh-HESH /mΙΛhΙΚ/Low
Meaning: Mahesh comes from Sanskrit Mahesha, joining maha, 'great,' with isha, 'lord' or 'ruler,' for 'great lord.' It is a well-known epithet of the god Shiva, and it is used respectfully across India as a given name that honors that divine title.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mahesh is a traditional Indian name carrying real religious weight, from Sanskrit maha, 'great,' and isha, 'lord,' together naming Shiva as the 'great lord.' It has long been common in India and traveled to the United States with Indian immigrant families.
In American records Mahesh remained rare and closely tied to the Indian community, reaching a small high in the mid-2000s rather than any broad wave. Someone named Mahesh from that period is likely a young adult today, and the name is best understood as a living, respectfully used Indian classic rather than a passing trend.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mahesh mean?
It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'great lord,' from maha 'great' and isha 'lord,' and is an epithet of the god Shiva.
How do you pronounce Mahesh?
It is said muh-HESH /mΙΛhΙΚ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mahesh a boy or girl name?
Mahesh is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Mahesh?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year around its high in the mid-two-thousands, mostly within Indian families.