What origin is the name Magh?

Magh comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Magh?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Magh — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Magh?

Magh starts with the syllable “Ma” (मा), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Magh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Magh

Magh

Boy

Indian

1 syllable

Magh is an Indian boy's name meaning "Name of a Hindu month", Rashi Simha.

With Indian roots, Magh is a boy name that means "Name of a Hindu month". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Ma)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Name of a Hindu month

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Magh

What does Magh mean?

Magh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Name of a Hindu month".

How popular is Magh?

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Sister names that go with Magh

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Ma” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.