Hindi · Numbers & Time
महीना
mahina
Month
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
One of the twelve parts of a year.
Example
अगले महीने दिवाली है।
Diwali is next month.
Etymology
'महीना' (mahina) is derived from the Sanskrit 'मास', meaning month. This term has evolved in usage while retaining the core meaning through history.
How & Where It’s Used
'महीना' is commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi across formal and informal contexts, widely recognized across all Indian regions.