Mahesh (మహేష్)
Great lord; Shiva
Mahesh (Telugu: మహేష్) is a male Hindu/Telugu baby name meaning "Great lord; Shiva". It is associated with Magha Nakshatra (Pada 1) and the starting syllable "Ma" in standard Telugu nakshatra-pada baby-naming tradition. Chaldean numerology value: 5 (Mercury · communication, adaptability, intellect, change).
Name Details
| Name (English) | Mahesh |
| Name (Telugu) | మహేష్ |
| Meaning | Great lord; Shiva |
| Gender | male |
| Nakshatra | Magha (మఘ) |
| Pada | Pada 1 (syllable "Ma") |
| Numerology (Chaldean) | 5 — Mercury · communication, adaptability, intellect, change |
About Magha Nakshatra Names
Names beginning with the syllables "Ma, Mi, Mu, Me" (one per pada) are traditionally assigned to children born under Magha (మఘ) Nakshatra in the Telugu/Andhra naming tradition. The pada (quarter) of the nakshatra at the moment of birth determines which specific syllable applies — Mahesh belongs to Pada 1 (syllable "Ma"). See the complete Magha Nakshatra guide for personality traits, compatible nakshatras, and remedies.