Mahadeb
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mahadeb
Mahadeb is a Sanskrit name combining "Maha" (great) and "Deb" (deity/god), meaning "great god" or "great divine being." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Bengali cultures, with historical prevalence in Bengal and among Sanskrit-educated communities in India.
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Etymology
Mahadeb is a Sanskrit name combining "Maha" (great) and "Deb" (deity/god), meaning "great god" or "great divine being." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Bengali cultures, with historical prevalence in Bengal and among Sanskrit-educated communities in India.
Mahadeb currently ranks #3,516 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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