Madhabi
Madhabi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Spring-flowering creeper; springlike”.
| Meaning | Spring-flowering creeper; springlike |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | মাধবী |
| Pronunciation | MAA-dho-bee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Madhabi
Madhabi is the Bengali pronunciation of Madhavi, since Bengali regularly turns Sanskrit v into b. In Sanskrit mādhavī is a flowering creeper that blooms in spring (madhu), and the word also serves as a feminine of Madhava, a name of Krishna. Bengali literature and song use the madhabi lata, the madhabi vine, as an image of spring beauty. The name is closely associated with Bengal, where the actress Madhabi Mukherjee became one of its best-known bearers.
Is Madhabi a Hindu name?
Madhabi is a Hindu name that can be read as a feminine form of a Krishna epithet or simply as a flower of spring; it carries a gentle devotional tone.
How popular is Madhabi?
Mainly found among Bengali families, more common in older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhabi mean?
Madhabi means 'Spring-flowering creeper; springlike'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Madhabi a Hindu name?
Madhabi is a Hindu name that can be read as a feminine form of a Krishna epithet or simply as a flower of spring; it carries a gentle devotional tone.
How do you pronounce Madhabi?
Madhabi is pronounced MAA-dho-bee.
Is Madhabi a boy or girl name?
Madhabi is usually a girl name.