Indian name meaning

Mathura

⚥ Unisex

Ma·thu·ra · 3 syllables

The holy birthplace of Krishna

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

5
Name number 5 · The Explorer

Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.

Chaldean letter values for Mathura
Mathura
4145621

4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Mathura carries the name number 5.

About the name Mathura

Mathura is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The holy birthplace of Krishna.”

Spoken aloud it is Ma·thu·ra — 3 syllables. Mathura 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 Mathura mean?

Mathura means “The holy birthplace of Krishna.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Mathura a boy or a girl name?

Mathura is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Mathura?

Mathura is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Mathura?

Mathura has 3 syllables and is said as Ma·thu·ra.

What is the numerology number of the name Mathura?

In the Chaldean system, Mathura has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”

Is Mathura a common name in India?

Mathura appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”

What names go well with Mathura?

For a sibling to Mathura, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madan, Mahadev, Maina or Upendra all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Mathura?

Rudra, Myra, Kiara or Ira share Mathura's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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