Mahatma
pronounced /Ma-ha-tma/
From the Indian title महात्मा (Mahatma) meaning great soul, derived from Sanskrit महा (maha) meaning great and आत्मन् (atman) meaning soul, spirit, life. This title was given to, among others, Mohandas Karamchand, also known as Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948).
About the name
Mahatma is a traditional History boy name meaning 'From the Indian title महात्मा (Mahatma) meaning great soul, derived from Sanskrit महा (maha) meaning great and आत्मन् (atman) meaning soul, spirit, life. This title was given to, among others, Mohandas Karamchand, also known as Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahatma
- What is the meaning of the name Mahatma?
- Mahatma means "From the Indian title महात्मा (Mahatma) meaning great soul, derived from Sanskrit महा (maha) meaning great and आत्मन् (atman) meaning soul, spirit, life. This title was given to, among others, Mohandas Karamchand, also known as Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948).". It is a traditional boy name of History origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Mahatma?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Mahatma is Simha.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Mahatma?
- The Nakshatra for Mahatma is Magha.
- How is Mahatma written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): महत्म · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): મહત્મ
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