Madan
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Madan
Madan derives from Sanskrit and means "intoxicating" or "the intoxicant," referring to the Hindu god of love and desire (Kamadeva), with "mada" meaning intoxication or passion.
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Etymology
Madan derives from Sanskrit and means "intoxicating" or "the intoxicant," referring to the Hindu god of love and desire (Kamadeva), with "mada" meaning intoxication or passion. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with significant historical usage throughout South Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and among Hindu communities worldwide.
Madan currently ranks #13,466 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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