Where does “महात्मा” come from?
महात्मा (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit महात्मा — nominative singular of महात्मन्.
महात्मा (Hindi): noble person, saint; great soul; enlightened
Definitions
- noble person, saint; great soul; enlightened
Ancestry of “महात्मा”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | महात्मा | nominative singular of महात्मन् |