Malavika
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Malavika
Malavika is a Sanskrit name meaning "a woman from the Malava region" or "she who is from Malwa," derived from the Sanskrit root "Malava" (an ancient Indian kingdom) with the feminine suffix "-ika." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance rooted in ancient Indian geography and literature, including its appearance in classical Sanskrit drama.
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Etymology
Malavika is a Sanskrit name meaning "a woman from the Malava region" or "she who is from Malwa," derived from the Sanskrit root "Malava" (an ancient Indian kingdom) with the feminine suffix "-ika." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance rooted in ancient Indian geography and literature, including its appearance in classical Sanskrit drama.
Malavika currently ranks #19,112 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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