Mahima

Meaning of Mahima

Mahima is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the root mahī, which conveys notions of greatness, glory and majesty within Hindu religious and literary traditions. Over the past three decades it has maintained a modest yet continuous presence in the United States, as evidenced by Social Security Administration data showing annual occurrences fluctuating between six and eighteen newborns since the early 1990s and a current ranking near 940th place. This pattern of sporadic adoption reflects an Anglo-American onomastic interest in names that combine cross-cultural resonance with phonetic clarity. Phonologically, the tri-syllabic mah-HEE-mah (/məˈhiːmə/) adheres to English stress patterns while preserving its original accentuation, thereby ensuring ease of pronunciation and retention among diverse English-speaking communities. Through its etymological depth and restrained frequency, Mahima offers prospective parents a designation that balances semantic gravitas with a clear, memorable sound.

Pronunciation

Indian (Hindi)

• Pronunced as mah-HEE-mah (/məˈhiːmə/)

• Mahi
• Mahira
• Mahina
• Mahiya
• Mahita
• Mahitha