Mahavir or Mahaveer?
Two spellings, side by side.
Mahavir and Mahaveer are two spellings of the same sound. Mahavir is listed with the meaning "A jain prophet, also the super courageous one; most courageous amongst men" and Mahaveer with "Derived from Sanskrit, this name means most powerful and refers to a great hero, specifically the 24th Jain Tirthankara". Mahavir is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Mahavir | Mahaveer |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A jain prophet, also the super courageous one; most courageous amongst men | Derived from Sanskrit, this name means most powerful and refers to a great hero, specifically the 24th Jain Tirthankara. |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | महावीर | महावीर |
| Say it | Ma-ha-vir | Ma-ha-veer |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Mahavir and Mahaveer
Is Mahavir or Mahaveer more common?
Mahavir is more often searched and saved on this site; Mahaveer is also used.
Do Mahavir and Mahaveer mean the same?
Mahavir: "A jain prophet, also the super courageous one; most courageous amongst men". Mahaveer: "Derived from Sanskrit, this name means most powerful and refers to a great hero, specifically the 24th Jain Tirthankara".
How do you say Mahavir?
In parts: Ma-ha-vir. Mahaveer is said the same way.
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