Great god
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'maha', meaning great, and 'deva', meaning god. It is one of the primary epithets for Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.
About 8 boys were named Mahadev in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian independence activist and personal secretary to Mahatma Gandhi
Indian scholar, social reformer, and judge
