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Madhulika

“Madhulika is a Sanskrit name derived from "madhu" (honey) and the feminine suffix "-lika," meaning "sweet like honey" or "little honey." The name is used predominantly in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit literary and religious traditions.”

Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,713
TrendVintage
Peak year1999
Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#1,741

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Madhulika

Madhulika is a Sanskrit name derived from "madhu" (honey) and the feminine suffix "-lika," meaning "sweet like honey" or "little honey." The name is used predominantly in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit literary and religious traditions.

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Etymology

Madhulika is a Sanskrit name derived from "madhu" (honey) and the feminine suffix "-lika," meaning "sweet like honey" or "little honey." The name is used predominantly in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit literary and religious traditions.

Madhulika currently ranks #13,713 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.

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