What origin is the name Mahajan?

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

What are good brother names for Mahajan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Mahajan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Mahajan?

Mahajan 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.

Mahajan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahajan

Mahajan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Mahajan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Great people or noble group".

Parents who choose Mahajan pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Great people or noble group". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Great people or noble group

Popularity

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Quick answers about Mahajan

What does Mahajan mean?

Mahajan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Great people or noble group".

How popular is Mahajan?

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Brother names that go with Mahajan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Mahajan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Mahajan.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mahajan

Mahajan means "Great people or noble group" — these names share that spirit.

Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Aria — "Aria means 'air' or 'song' in Italian, a solo piece in an opera. In Persian, Arya is linked to 'noble'." (Italian)
Owen — "Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'." (Welsh)
Dylan — "Dylan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning 'great tide' or 'son of the sea'. Dylan ail Don is a sea figure in Welsh legend." (Welsh)
Nicholas — "Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, from nike 'victory' and laos 'people', so 'victory of the people'." (Greek)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)
Audrey — "Audrey is a medieval form of Aethelthryth, an Old English name from aethel 'noble' and thryth 'strength'." (English)