Mahakal
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mahakal
Mahakal is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Maha" (great) and "Kaal" (time/death), meaning "Great Time" or "Lord of Time," referring to an aspect of Shiva in Hindu philosophy.
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Etymology
Mahakal is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Maha" (great) and "Kaal" (time/death), meaning "Great Time" or "Lord of Time," referring to an aspect of Shiva in Hindu philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of the sacred Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, India, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Mahakal currently ranks #2,171 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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