Indian name meaning
Madhav
♂ BoyMa·dhav · 2 syllables
A name of Krishna; sweet as honey
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| M | a | d | h | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Madhav carries the name number 3.
About the name Madhav
Madhav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Krishna; sweet as honey.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·dhav — 2 syllables. Madhav is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhav mean?
Madhav means “A name of Krishna; sweet as honey.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Madhav a boy or a girl name?
Madhav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Madhav?
Madhav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Madhav?
Madhav has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·dhav.
What is the numerology number of the name Madhav?
In the Chaldean system, Madhav has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Madhav a common name in India?
Madhav does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Madhav?
For a sister to Madhav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Geeta all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Madhav?
Raghav, Keshav, Vaibhav or Rishav share Madhav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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