What origin is the name Mahadeva?

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

What are good sister names for Mahadeva?

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

What is the rashi of the name Mahadeva?

Mahadeva 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.

Mahadeva

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahadeva

Mahadeva

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Mahadeva is an Indian boy's name meaning "Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God", Rashi Simha.

With Indian roots, Mahadeva is a boy name that means "Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Ma)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Mahadeva

What does Mahadeva mean?

Mahadeva is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God".

How popular is Mahadeva?

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Sister names that go with Mahadeva

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 9

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.