Maha
interjection
Used to express joy or excitement, often in Indian culture.
Maha! I passed my final examination!
Often appears as...
- maha
- it's a party!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is a prefix used to indicate greatness or superiority.
Mahatma Gandhi is a famous figure in Indian history.
Often appears as...
- maharaja
- mahatma
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
It is the name for the fruit of the Mahaleb cherry tree.
The maha is a small, tart fruit that grows in the spring.
Often appears as...
- maha tree
- maha fruit
noun
It's a woman's name common in India and Arab countries.
Maha is a beautiful and wise woman.
Often appears as...
- maha's dream
- maha's wedding
interjection
Used to express joy or excitement, often in Indian culture.
Maha! I passed my final examination!
Often appears as...
- maha
- it's a party!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is a prefix used to indicate greatness or superiority.
Mahatma Gandhi is a famous figure in Indian history.
Often appears as...
- maharaja
- mahatma
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
It is the name for the fruit of the Mahaleb cherry tree.
The maha is a small, tart fruit that grows in the spring.
Often appears as...
- maha tree
- maha fruit
noun
It's a woman's name common in India and Arab countries.
Maha is a beautiful and wise woman.
Often appears as...
- maha's dream
- maha's wedding
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressiveness
Shows excitement in Indian culture, similar to 'hooray' in English.
Maha! That was an amazing performance!
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Used informally, mainly in celebrations or to cheer.
Maha! We're having a baby!
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Predominantly used in Indian English and in diaspora communities.
Maha! Our team won the match!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressiveness
Shows excitement in Indian culture, similar to 'hooray' in English.
Maha! That was an amazing performance!
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Used informally, mainly in celebrations or to cheer.
Maha! We're having a baby!
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Predominantly used in Indian English and in diaspora communities.
Maha! Our team won the match!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressiveness
Shows excitement in Indian culture, similar to 'hooray' in English.
Maha! That was an amazing performance!
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Used informally, mainly in celebrations or to cheer.
Maha! We're having a baby!
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Predominantly used in Indian English and in diaspora communities.
Maha! Our team won the match!
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Video examples
Why Do These Women...
shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what
Video examples
Why Do These Women...
shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
Maha Kumbh' blends elements from Hindu mythology with the international espionage thriller. Nothing like it has ever been attempted on Indian television.
Quote examples
Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
Maha Kumbh' blends elements from Hindu mythology with the international espionage thriller. Nothing like it has ever been attempted on Indian television.
Example 1 of 1
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