Madhavi
Madhavi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Spring flower; sweet as honey”.
| Meaning | Spring flower; sweet as honey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | माधवी |
| Pronunciation | MAA-dhuh-vee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Madhavi
Madhavi is the feminine counterpart of Madhava. In Sanskrit it names a spring-blooming creeper, and it can also mean 'belonging to spring' or 'honey-sweet', all from madhu. It appears in older literature: in the Mahabharata Madhavi is the daughter of King Yayati, and in the Tamil epic Silappatikaram Madhavi is the celebrated dancer loved by Kovalan. Today the name is widely used across India, from Bengal (as Madhabi) to the south.
Is Madhavi a Hindu name?
Madhavi can be read as a feminine of a Krishna name or as a name of Lakshmi, Madhava's consort, and is a well-established Hindu girl's name.
How popular is Madhavi?
Common across India, especially among women born from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhavi mean?
Madhavi means 'Spring flower; sweet as honey'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Madhavi a Hindu name?
Madhavi can be read as a feminine of a Krishna name or as a name of Lakshmi, Madhava's consort, and is a well-established Hindu girl's name.
How do you pronounce Madhavi?
Madhavi is pronounced MAA-dhuh-vee.
Is Madhavi a boy or girl name?
Madhavi is usually a girl name.