About Mahalingam
The surname Mahalingam is of Tamil origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Maha," meaning great or noble, and "lingam," which refers to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. Therefore, the surname Mahalingam can be interpreted to mean "great or noble devotee of Lord Shiva." It is a common surname among Tamil-speaking communities and is often associated with individuals who have a strong connection to the deity and his worship.
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The surname Mahalingam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahalingam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mahalingam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mahalingam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahalingam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.