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Mahendra (name) means a male first name of Sanskrit origin. Example: “Mahendra is a fairly common given name in India and Nepal.”

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A male first name of Sanskrit origin.
"Mahendra is a fairly common given name in India and Nepal."
2
The name of a sacred mountain in India.
"Mount Mahendra features in several old Hindu legends."
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Etymology

From Sanskrit महेन्द्र (mahendra), combining महा (mahā, "great") with इन्द्र (Indra), the name of the storm god — so, roughly, "the great Indra."

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mahendra” mean?
The word “Mahendra” means a male first name of Sanskrit origin.
How do you use “Mahendra” in a sentence?
Here is “Mahendra” used in a sentence: “Mahendra is a fairly common given name in India and Nepal.”
What part of speech is “Mahendra”?
“Mahendra” is a name.
Where does the word “Mahendra” come from?
The word “Mahendra” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit महेन्द्र (mahendra), combining महा (mahā, "great") with इन्द्र (Indra), the name of the storm god — so, roughly, "the great Indra.".
How many meanings does “Mahendra” have?
“Mahendra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male first name of Sanskrit origin.

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