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Madhavan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-duh-vun /ˈmɑː.də.vən/Medium

Meaning: Madhavan is a Sanskrit-derived name from Madhava, 'sweet like honey' or 'of the springtime,' a name of the god Krishna (and Vishnu). Common in South India, especially Tamil, it reads as a heritage devotional name; we note the Sanskrit route and the divine association respectfully, romanized.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Madhavan means 'sweet like honey,' a name of Krishna (said 'MAH-duh-vun'). We note the heritage respectfully.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningMadhavan is a Sanskrit-derived name from Madhava, 'sweet like honey' or 'of the springtime,' a name of the god Krishna (and Vishnu). Common in South India, especially Tamil, it reads as a heritage devotional name; we note the Sanskrit route and the divine association respectfully, romanized.

U.S. rank (2024)#11784

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Madhavan is a Sanskrit-derived name from Madhava, 'sweet like honey,' a name of Krishna and Vishnu. Common in Tamil culture, it reads as a heritage devotional name; we note the Sanskrit route respectfully (said 'MAH-duh-vun').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly within South Indian families. Rare, devotional, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Madhavan comes from Madhava, 'sweet like honey' or 'of springtime,' a name of the god Krishna — cherished in South India, especially Tamil families, which we note respectfully (said 'MAH-duh-vun').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Madhavan — Sanskrit Madhava, 'sweet like honey'; a name of Krishna

Variations

MadhavaMadhavendraMadhu

Nicknames

MadhuMad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madhavan mean?

Madhavan is a Sanskrit-derived name from Madhava, 'sweet like honey,' a name of the god Krishna, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Madhavan?

It's said MAH-duh-vun /ˈmɑː.də.vən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madhavan a boy or girl name?

Here Madhavan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Madhavan?

Madhavan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., seen mostly in South Indian families.