The baby name Madhan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɑːdɑn/ — "MAH-dahn".
Madhan is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Madhan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɑːdɑn/ — "MAH-dahn".
Madhan is Sanskrit in Origin.
Madhan is rooted in Sanskrit madana, tracing to Madan/Madana, an epithet of Kama (Kamadeva), the Vedic god of love. The verbal root mad- means to delight or intoxicate, yielding senses such as charming, alluring, and love-inspiring. In South India, especially Tamil, the English spelling often inserts h as a regional convention, giving Madhan alongside the pan-Indian Madan; the core etymology remains the same.
Attested in classical poetry and temple lore, the name has long signified youthful allure, springtime vitality, and auspicious romance. It remains popular in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra-Telangana, and Kerala, and among the diaspora. Variants and related forms include Madan (Hindi/Marathi/Bengali), Madana (Sanskrit/formal), and regional spellings such as Madhan; the diminutive Madhu sometimes appears as a nickname. Do not confuse with Mathan, a separate Malayalam/Tamil Christian name from Matthew. Madhan endures for its association with beauty, affection, and hopeful beginnings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #69 | 3 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #118 | 4 | 6,215 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #529 | 25 | 17,937 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #579 | 119 | 17,960 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #651 | 57 | 18,093 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #683 | 337 | 16,750 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #696 | 74 | 18,755 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #801 | 81 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #983 | 110 | 22,615 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,067 | 45 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,482 | 133 | 28,008 |
Madhan is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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