Madhava
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Madhava
Madhava means "sweet" or "vernal" (spring-like) and derives from Sanskrit, where "madhu" means honey or sweetness.
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Etymology
Madhava means "sweet" or "vernal" (spring-like) and derives from Sanskrit, where "madhu" means honey or sweetness. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds religious significance as an epithet of Lord Vishnu and Krishna in Hindu mythology and philosophy.
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