What origin is the name Mahakala?

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

What are good sister names for Mahakala?

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

What is the rashi of the name Mahakala?

Mahakala 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.

Mahakala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahakala

Mahakala

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Mahakala is an Indian boy's name meaning "Forms of shiva.", Rashi Simha.

Mahakala is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Forms of shiva.". 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

Forms of shiva.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Mahakala

What does Mahakala mean?

Mahakala is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Forms of shiva.".

How popular is Mahakala?

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Sister names that go with Mahakala

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.