Mahavaraha
Mahavaraha (महावराह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Great Boar; supreme form of the Varāha avatāra”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahavaraha (महावराह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Great Boar; supreme form of the Varāha avatāra”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahavaraha (महावराह, IAST: Mahāvarāha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Great Boar; supreme form of the Varāha avatāra”. Composed of mahā (great, supreme) and varāha (boar), this name celebrates Vishnu's third principal avatāra in which He assumed the form of a colossal boar to rescue the Earth-goddess Bhūdevī from the depths of the cosmic ocean.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Varāha is among the most celebrated of Vishnu's avatāras, described in detail in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. When the demon Hiraṇyākṣa dragged the Earth to the ocean floor, Vishnu plunged into the depths as Mahāvarāha, slew the demon in a fierce underwater battle, and lifted Bhūdevī on His tusks back to her rightful place in the cosmos. The prefix mahā elevates the form to a cosmic scale, distinguishing this avatar from merely mythic boar imagery.
Mahāvarāha is venerated as a primary deity at temples such as Śrī Varāhasvāmi of Tiruvidanthai. The name Varāha is used for boys in traditional Vaishnava families, especially in South India; Mahāvarāha is the fuller, more reverential form.
Scriptural source
Mahavaraha 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, Mahavaraha aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Mahavaraha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The Great Boar; supreme form of the Varāha avatāra
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahavaraha mean?
Mahavaraha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The Great Boar; supreme form of the Varāha avatāra”.
Is Mahavaraha a boy or girl name?
Mahavaraha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mahavaraha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mahavaraha aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mahavaraha?
The Chaldean name number of Mahavaraha is 9.
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