What origin is the name Mahdev?

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

What are good brother names for Mahdev?

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

What is the rashi of the name Mahdev?

Mahdev 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.

Mahdev

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahdev

Mahdev

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Mahdev is an Indian unisex name meaning "The great god".

Mahdev is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The great god". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Mahdev mean?

The great god

How popular is Mahdev?

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Quick answers about Mahdev

What does Mahdev mean?

Mahdev is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The great god".

How popular is Mahdev?

We have no birth-record ranking for Mahdev: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Mahdev

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Mahdev

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Mahdev.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 7

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.