Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Hanuman)

Mahatma

Pronunciation /mah-ATM-a/

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“great soul”

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Mahatma's Numerology

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3
The Communicator
Keyword: Creativity
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Hanuman)
Starting soundMa
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiSimha (Leo)
Traditional gemstoneRuby
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M → Simha (Leo)
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Lucky gemstone: Ruby
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Meaning of Mahatma

Mahatma is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Hanuman) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “great soul”.

Mahatma's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Hanuman) Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Mahatma at a Glance

Popularity
78/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
22/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Mahatma is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Mahatma Popularity Graph

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#80#83#862015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#83

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Mahatma Name Profile

Meaninggreat soul
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Hanuman)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterM
Letters7
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score78/100

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