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Madhav

माधव

Another name for Lord Krishna, meaning 'Lord of Knowledge' or 'born of spring'.

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Madhu', meaning honey or nectar, it denotes one who is as sweet as nectar. It is a significant name for Lord Vishnu or Krishna, symbolizing the 'Lord of the Goddess of Fortune' (Ma-dhav) and representing the essence of divine wisdom and spring.

BoySanskritSinh · LeoMaghaPythagorean no. 22 · The Builder2 syllables
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Madhav in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiमाधव
Bengaliমাধব
Punjabiਮਾਧਵ
Gujaratiમાધવ
Odiaମାଧଵ
Teluguమాధవ
Kannadaಮಾಧವ
Malayalamമാധവ
Tamilமாதவ

Pythagorean numerology 22 · The Builder — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as disciplined, dependable, practical and hard-working.

Sinh rashi · Leo — element Fire, ruled by Sun. Common naming sounds include Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo and Ta.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Madhav (Madhava) is an established epithet of Krishna/Vishnu in Sanskrit.

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