Mahasatva
Mahasatva (महासत्वा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She of supreme sattva, the great essence of being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahasatva (महासत्वा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She of supreme sattva, the great essence of being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mahasatva (महासत्वा, IAST: Mahāsatvā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She of supreme sattva, the great essence of being”. From 'mahā' (great) and 'satva' (the quality of pure existence, goodness, and illumination), this name glorifies Lalitā as the supreme embodiment of the most luminous quality in creation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sāṃkhya and Vedāntic philosophy, sattva is the guṇa associated with clarity, harmony, wisdom, and spiritual light, and is the highest of the three qualities that constitute manifest existence. As Mahāsatvā, Lalitā is not merely sāttvic in quality but the very source and fullness from which all sattva in the universe flows. This name invites the devotee to cultivate clarity and purity as a means of drawing closer to the Goddess's own luminous nature.
This epithet of Lalitā in the Sahasranāma connects the Goddess to the Vedantic ideal of pure illumined consciousness. Pronounced 'Ma-haa-sat-vaa,' the name is subtle and philosophical in flavor and is relatively uncommon as a given name.
Scriptural source
Mahasatva 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, Mahasatva aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Mahasatva — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She of supreme sattva, the great essence of being
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahasatva mean?
Mahasatva is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She of supreme sattva, the great essence of being”.
Is Mahasatva a boy or girl name?
Mahasatva is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mahasatva?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mahasatva aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mahasatva?
The Chaldean name number of Mahasatva is 8.
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