👦 Mahavir — Name Meaning & Origin

Mahavir

“Great hero; The 24th Jain Tirthankara; The 24th Tirthankara”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionJain
Used inIndia
RashiSimha (Leo)
NakshatraMagha (pada 1) · syllable “Ma”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters7 · starts with M
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Mahavir?

Mahavir means "Great hero; The 24th Jain Tirthankara; The 24th Tirthankara" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Mahavir a boy or girl name?

Mahavir is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Mahavir from?

Mahavir is used as a Jain name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Mahavir?

By its first syllable "Ma", Mahavir belongs to Simha (Leo) rashi and Magha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Mahavir?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Mahavir adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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