Madan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Madan

What is the meaning of the name Madan ?

The baby name Madan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈdɑːn/ (muh-DAHN).

Madan is Sanskrit in Origin.

Madan is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin (मदन), from the root mad- “to delight, intoxicate.” In classical usage Madana/Madan is an epithet of Kāma or Kāmadeva, the Hindu god of love, so the name conveys “love,” “desire,” “charm,” and “one who enchants.” It also carries poetic associations with springtime and beauty.

Attested across Sanskrit literature and later Bhakti traditions, the name spread widely in North and South India as well as Nepal and Sri Lanka, borne by scholars, artists, and statesmen; examples include Madan Mohan Malaviya and comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha. Common variants and compounds include Madana, Madhan (South Indian/Tamil spelling), Madan Mohan (a devotional epithet of Krishna), Madankumar, and Madanpal; related mythic names are Kāma and Manmatha. While primarily a given name, Madan also occurs as a Punjabi Khatri surname. The name remains familiar in Hindu communities and among Nepali speakers, balancing classical prestige with approachable warmth.