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Malvika

Quick answerMalvika is a Sanskrit name derived from "Malva," referring to the mallow plant, with the suffix "-ika" meaning "small" or "resembling," thus signifying "small mallow" or "delicate flower." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in classical Sanskrit literature and Hindu naming traditions.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,401
TrendVintage
Peak year2003
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,496

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

About the name Malvika

Malvika is a Sanskrit name derived from "Malva," referring to the mallow plant, with the suffix "-ika" meaning "small" or "resembling," thus signifying "small mallow" or "delicate flower." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in classical Sanskrit literature and Hindu naming traditions.

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Etymology

Malvika is a Sanskrit name derived from "Malva," referring to the mallow plant, with the suffix "-ika" meaning "small" or "resembling," thus signifying "small mallow" or "delicate flower." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in classical Sanskrit literature and Hindu naming traditions.

Malvika currently ranks #19,401 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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