Mahabala
Mahabala (महाबल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of supreme, incomparable strength”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahabala (महाबल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of supreme, incomparable strength”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahabala (महाबल, IAST: Mahābala) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of supreme, incomparable strength”. Composed of mahā (great, supreme) and bala (strength, power), this name celebrates Viṣṇu as the ultimate source of all power in the universe, before whom no force can prevail.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Mahā is the Sanskrit prefix denoting greatness, supremacy, or vastness, while bala signifies physical strength, vitality, and cosmic power. Together they proclaim that Viṣṇu's might is not merely extraordinary but absolutely supreme—the very source from which all lesser powers derive their energy. This quality is vividly demonstrated in His avatāras such as Narasiṁha and Paraśurāma, who manifested overwhelming, unconquerable force.
Mahābala is an epithet shared by several deities and great sages in Hindu tradition, but in the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma it specifically glorifies the Lord as the cosmic wielder of infinite strength. It is a popular given name for boys, pronounced ma-HAA-ba-la, and is well recognized across India.
Scriptural source
Mahabala appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Mahabala aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Mahabala — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He of supreme, incomparable strength
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahabala mean?
Mahabala is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He of supreme, incomparable strength”.
Is Mahabala a boy or girl name?
Mahabala is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mahabala?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mahabala aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mahabala?
The Chaldean name number of Mahabala is 9.
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