Unisex name
Maha name meaning
“great, mighty; or oryx antelopes”
Maha is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to two linguistic origins. Sanskrit mahā means great or mighty and entered Malay and Indonesian. Arabic Mahā is a plural word for oryx antelopes, whose eyes serve as a traditional image of beauty.
What does Maha mean?
Great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
In Indonesian: agung, besar; atau kijang oriks
Origin and cultural usage of Maha
In the Sanskrit lineage, mahā means great or mighty and entered Malay and Indonesian. As an Arabic name, Mahā (مها) comes from the plural word for oryx antelopes, whose eyes are a traditional image of beauty.
Maha in Islam and the Quran
Maha does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Maha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Novianto: associated with November
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
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Maha Anjar Ferdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Anjar: new, fresh
- Ferdiansyah: brave ruler
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Maha Putra
Meaning of each word
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Putra: son; royal prince
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Hadiwibowo Maha Triyoga
Meaning of each word
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
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Maha Pranyoto
Meaning of each word
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Pranyoto: real, evident
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Meaning of each word
- Maha: great, mighty; or oryx antelopes
- Drajad: rank or dignity
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
How to pronounce Maha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maha/ |
| Arabic script | مها |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠ |
Is Maha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maha is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Maha ranks #282 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maha
- Maya♀Illusion, an apparent reality
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
- Mara♂♀Bitter
- Masa♂♀Time, period, month
- Mada♂♀Intoxication or intense passion
- Moha♂♀Mental confusion
- Mahar♂A gift stipulated in marriage
- Mawa♂♀Glowing ember
- Made♂♀Second in birth order
- Maria♀Beloved
- Musa♂Name of a scriptural prophet
- Mega♀A cloud in the sky
Famous people named Maha
- Maha Guru Tuheteru · b. 1973
- Maha Junyart Rajagukguk · b. 1976
- Maha Nikmah · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Maha
What is the meaning of Maha?
Maha means great, mighty; or oryx antelopes. In the Sanskrit lineage, mahā means great or mighty and entered Malay and Indonesian. As an Arabic name, Mahā (مها) comes from the plural word for oryx antelopes, whose eyes are a traditional image of beauty.
Is Maha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maha is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Maha?
Maha is of Sanskrit, Malay and Arabic origin.
Is the name Maha in the Quran?
Maha does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Maha have?
Maha has 2 syllables (Ma-ha) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Maha?
Maha ranks #282 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Maha?
Some ideas: Maha Novianto Budiawan; Maha Anjar Ferdiansyah; Maha Putra.
Famous people named Maha?
Notable people named Maha include Maha Guru Tuheteru, Maha Junyart Rajagukguk, Maha Nikmah.
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