Mahadev
Meaning of Mahadev
The name Mahadev is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly used for boys. It is pronounced as mah-hah-dev (/məˈhɑːdeɪv/) and translates to "Great God," a title often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, who is revered as the Supreme Being in Shaivism. The name carries profound spiritual significance, symbolizing power, transformation, and protection. A variation of this name is Mahadeva. In recent years, Mahadev has been gradually gaining popularity in the United States, though it remains relatively rare. Notably, in 2022, nine newborns were named Mahadev, ranking it at 8288th place. Despite its rarity, the name's deep cultural and religious roots make it a meaningful choice for many parents seeking a name with rich heritage and spiritual resonance.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as mah-hah-dev (/məˈhɑːdeɪv/)
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Notable People Named Mahadev
| Mahadev Satyanarayanan - Mahadev "Satya" Satyanarayanan is an Indian experimental computer scientist, an ACM and IEEE fellow, and the Carnegie Group Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). |
| Mahadev Haribhai Desai was an Indian independence activist, scholar, and writer known for being Mahatma Gandhi's personal secretary. |
| Rao Bahadur Mahadev Govind Ranade, also known as Nyayamurti Ranade, was an influential Indian scholar, social reformer, judge, and author, and a founding member of the Indian National Congress party. |
| Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi (1833-1896) was an Indian social reformer and co-founder of Fergusson College in Pune. |
| Mahadev Gurung is a Nepalese politician who was elected to the Pratinidhi Sabha in the 1999 election representing the Nepali Congress. |
