Boy name
Mahesa name meaning
“buffalo”
Mahesa is a masculine name meaning buffalo, from Old Javanese mahiṣa, a borrowing of Sanskrit mahiṣa with the same meaning. The form Mahesa has a long history as a name element, linking its use in names with the Sanskrit word transmitted through Old Javanese.
What does Mahesa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mahesa
From Old Javanese mahiṣa, borrowed from Sanskrit mahiṣa, meaning buffalo. Mahesa has a long history as a name element.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mahesa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahesa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
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Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Sabdono: utterance, speech
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Mahesa Dedek
Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
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Meaning of each word
- Apriyanto: born in April
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Praditya: sun
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Mahesa Adie
Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Adie: foremost, excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
- Prasetya: pledge of loyalty, vow
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How to pronounce Mahesa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahɛsa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦺꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠᮨᮞ |
Is Mahesa a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahesa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahesa ranks #1,579 among boy 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 Mahesa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mahesa
- Mahesa Arba · b. 1974
- Mahesa Bintang Putera Aldafi · b. 1997
- Mahesa Lanang Galih · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Mahesa
What is the meaning of Mahesa?
Mahesa means buffalo. From Old Javanese mahiṣa, borrowed from Sanskrit mahiṣa, meaning buffalo. Mahesa has a long history as a name element.
Is Mahesa a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahesa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahesa?
Mahesa is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Mahesa have?
Mahesa has 3 syllables (Ma-he-sa) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahesa?
Mahesa ranks #1,579 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mahesa?
Some ideas: Mahesa Airlangga Sulistya; Mahesa Sabdono Hutama; Mahesa Dedek.
Famous people named Mahesa?
Notable people named Mahesa include Mahesa Arba, Mahesa Bintang Putera Aldafi, Mahesa Lanang Galih.
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