Meaning & Origin
Mahalakshmi is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, combining maha (great) and Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity), meaning 'the great Lakshmi' or 'the supreme goddess of fortune.' Mahalakshmi is a major form of the goddess Lakshmi, particularly worshipped in South India.
Mahalakshmi places a daughter under the direct protection and blessing of the supreme goddess of wealth and grace. In Hindu tradition, Lakshmi is the consort of Vishnu and the source of all abundance — naming a daughter Mahalakshmi is a prayer for her greatest possible blessings throughout life.