Boy • Modern Tamil
Mahesh
மஹேஷ்
Signature Meaning
Mahesh is a masculine name derived from the Sanskrit Mahesha, meaning "great lord." It is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Shiva and carries connotations of strength, leadership, and spiritual reverence. The name is common in South India and often chosen for its cultural and devotional resonance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Maheːʃ/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
M(4) + A(1) + H(5) + E(5) + S(3) + H(5) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemah-HAYSH
Tamil syllablesம-ஹே-ஷ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maheːʃ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaaheshMahesMaheshhMaahesMaaheshh