Unisex name
Maheswara name meaning
“great lord”
Maheswara is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning great lord. It comes from Sanskrit Maheśvara, combining mahā, meaning great, with īśvara, meaning lord. These two elements supply the name’s meaning, and Maheśvara is also used as an epithet of Shiva.
What does Maheswara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Maheswara
From Sanskrit Maheśvara, combining mahā, great, and īśvara, lord. It is an epithet of Shiva.
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How to pronounce Maheswara
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahɛswara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦺꦱ꧀ꦮꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠᮨᮞ᮪ᮝᮛ |
Is Maheswara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maheswara is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Maheswara is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maheswara
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
FAQ about the name Maheswara
What is the meaning of Maheswara?
Maheswara means great lord. From Sanskrit Maheśvara, combining mahā, great, and īśvara, lord. It is an epithet of Shiva.
Is Maheswara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maheswara is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of the name Maheswara?
Maheswara is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Maheswara have?
Maheswara has 4 syllables (Ma-hes-wa-ra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Maheswara?
Maheswara is rare in our data sample.
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