Mahadevi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mahadevi

What is the meaning of the name Mahadevi ?

The baby name Mahadevi is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced muh-HAH-day-vee (IPA: /məˈhɑːdeːviː/).

Mahadevi is Sanskrit in Origin.

Mahadevi stems from Sanskrit: mahā “great” + devī “goddess,” denoting the Supreme Goddess, source of Shakti and mother of the universe. Across Hindu traditions it is an epithet of Parvati, Durga, Lalita Tripurasundari, and the Devi celebrated in the Devi Mahatmya, so the name conveys reverence, power, and auspicious protection. It stands as the feminine counterpart to Mahadeva (“Great God,” a name of Shiva).

As a personal name, Mahadevi has been used in India for centuries, especially in devotional families, and also appears as a royal honorific for chief queens in medieval inscriptions. Notable bearers include the 12th‑century mystic-poet Akka Mahadevi and the Hindi poet Mahadevi Varma. Variants and spellings include Mahādevī (with diacritics) and Maha Devi; related names are Devi, Parvati, Durga, and Maheshwari. The name’s meaning is typically rendered “Great Goddess” or “Supreme Goddess,” expressing ideals of sovereignty, courage, creative energy, and benevolence.