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The baby name Madhavan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-DAH-vən (IPA: /məˈdɑːvən/).

Madhavan is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: mə-DAH-vən (IPA: /məˈdɑːvən/)

What is the meaning of the name Madhavan ?

The baby name Madhavan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-DAH-vən (IPA: /məˈdɑːvən/).

Madhavan is Sanskrit in Origin.

Madhavan is a South Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit Madhava, an epithet of Vishnu/Krishna. From madhu “honey, sweetness,” it connotes “sweet, honey-like” and, by traditional Vaishnava exegesis, also “husband of Lakshmi” (mā + dhava) and “descendant of the Madhu clan.” The Tamil/Malayalam -an ending marks the masculine form.

In classical literature Madhava appears in the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita; the form Madhavan gained currency in Tamil and Malayalam records, temple inscriptions, and later as a patronymic/surname in Kerala (e.g., Nair/Namboodiri lineages). Variants include Madhava (Sanskrit), Madhav (Hindi/Marathi), Madhab (Bengali/Assamese), Madhavan/Mathavan (Tamil transliterations), and Mādhavan in scholarly spelling. Feminine counterparts: Madhavi, Madhuri; diminutives: Madhu, Maddy. Usage today spans South India and the diaspora, blending devotional heritage with a warm, mellifluous meaning.

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Famous people with the name Madhavan

R. Madhavan Actor · Born 1970 · India R. Madhavan is an Indian actor best known for his work in Tamil and Hindi cinema, especially films like Alaipayuthey, 3 Idiots, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. He has also worked as a screenwriter, producer, and director, and has won several major awards including a National Film Award.

Madhavan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW 0 #19 1 960
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
BH 0 #503 51 17,937
SG Boys 0 #551 147 17,960
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
QA Boys 0 #648 60 18,093
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
KW Boys 0 #680 90 18,755
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
OM Boys 0 #704 178 17,948
IN Boys 0 #863 139 16,750
AE Boys 0 #880 213 22,615
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,046 66 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,444 171 28,008

Madhavan is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Madhavan

Madhavan is predominantly a boy's name.
Madhavan is a 3 syllable name, pronounced mə-DAH-vən (IPA: /məˈdɑːvən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Madhava, Madhav, Mathavan and Madhuvan.
Somewhat — Madhavan ranked #887 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Madhavan are in our database, including R. Madhavan (Actor).