Great, large, or a name for a lute
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'great' or 'mighty'. In Hindu tradition, it is also the name of the divine lute (veena) played by the sage Narada, symbolizing celestial music and wisdom.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Mahati in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).