The baby name Mahes is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈhɛs/ (muh-HESS).
Mahes is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Mahes is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈhɛs/ (muh-HESS).
Mahes is Sanskrit in Origin.
Mahes is a South Asian masculine given name rooted in Sanskrit Maheśa, an epithet of the god Shiva meaning “great lord” (from mahā, “great,” + īśa, “lord, ruler”). The spelling without the final h reflects regional pronunciation and modern transliteration practices that simplify Mahesh/Maheś, and it appears across India, Sri Lanka, and the diaspora. As a theophoric name, it carries connotations of sovereignty, strength, and auspicious protection, and has been borne by devotees, scholars, and community leaders in Hindu-majority regions since classical times.
Closely related forms include Mahesh (standard Hindi/Marathi), Maheśa/Mahesha, Mahesa (Indonesian/Javanese), and compounds like Maheswar/Maheshwar, plus Tamil-influenced Maheshwaran and Sri Lankan Tamil Maheshan/Mahesan. Feminine or adjectival relatives include Maheshwari. Common short forms are Mahi and Esh. Usage rose in the 20th century with pan-Indian naming trends and remains familiar yet understated, especially among families honoring Shiva.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #418 | 7 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #504 | 12 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #542 | 12 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #564 | 23 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #584 | 48 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #638 | 60 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #660 | 48 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #708 | 62 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #820 | 183 | 16,750 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #835 | 47 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #897 | 98 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #919 | 17 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,024 | 88 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 65 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,426 | 189 | 28,008 |
Mahes is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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