mahesh
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //məˈhɛʃ// ma·hesh
n. a common male name in India, often used as a short form of names like Mahadev or Maheshwar. It is a name for a god in Hinduism.
n. a common masculine given name in South Asia, derived from the Sanskrit name Mahadeva. It is a shortened form of names meaning 'great god' or 'great lord'.
My friend Mahesh lives in Mumbai.
The local temple was dedicated to Mahesh, a name often used to refer to the Hindu deity Shiva.
While the name Mahesh is traditionally associated with the deity Shiva, it has become a popular secular name for boys across various Indian communities, reflecting the deep cultural integration of religious nomenclature into daily life.