Word
mahesh
Phoneticsma·hesh
/məˈhɛʃ/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“My friend Mahesh lives in Mumbai.”
contextual
“The local temple was dedicated to Mahesh, a name often used to refer to the Hindu deity Shiva.”
complex
“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.”