"Mahavir" meaning in English

See Mahavir in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Sanskrit महावीर (mahāvīra, “a great hero”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|महावीर||a great hero}} Sanskrit महावीर (mahāvīra, “a great hero”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mahavir
  1. (Jainism) 24th Jain Tirthankara. Tags: Jainism Categories (topical): Jainism
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  2. A male given name Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
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