What origin is the name Mahadevan?

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

What are good sister names for Mahadevan?

Names from the same tamil tradition pair naturally with Mahadevan — for example Anubhuti, AadalNangai, Achira. You can browse more on our tamil names page.

How is Mahadevan written in its native script?

Mahadevan is written மகாதேவன்.

What is the rashi of the name Mahadevan?

Mahadevan 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.

Mahadevan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahadevan

Mahadevan

Boy

Tamil

2 syllables

Mahadevan (மகாதேவன்) is a Tamil boy's name meaning "The Great God, a title for Lord Shiva representing supreme consciousness and power.".

Also used in: Indian (meanings below).

With Tamil roots, Mahadevan is a boy name that means "The Great God, a title for Lord Shiva representing supreme consciousness and power.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Tamil script: மகாதேவன்
Origin: Tamil
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The Great God, a title for Lord Shiva representing supreme consciousness and power.

Popularity

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

Written as மகாதேவன்

Quick answers about Mahadevan

What does Mahadevan mean?

Mahadevan is a boy name of Tamil origin meaning "The Great God, a title for Lord Shiva representing supreme consciousness and power.".

How popular is Mahadevan?

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Sister names that go with Mahadevan

Anubhuti AadalNangai Achira Adwiteya Ajagandha Akashleena

How to say Mahadevan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Mahadevan.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 5

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.