Mahabala (महाबला, IAST: Mahābalā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She of supreme strength and mighty power”. From 'mahā' (great) and 'balā' (strength, force, might), this name exalts Lalitā as the omnipotent being whose strength upholds and pervades the entire cosmos.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Bala in Sanskrit denotes physical might, the strength of armies, and the subtle power of spiritual discipline, and Mahābalā encompasses all these dimensions at once. Distinct from vīrya (which suggests active valor), bala points to the underlying ground of power — the unshakeable force that supports all existence. Lalitā as Mahābalā is revered in warrior traditions and by devotees who seek her protection in times of vulnerability.

Mahābalā is also a well-known name in goddess traditions across South India, particularly associated with forms of Durgā and Bhagavatī. Pronounced 'Ma-haa-ba-laa,' it is occasionally used as a given name and carries a protective, strong resonance.

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Scriptural source

Mahabala appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.

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.