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MADHAV Name Meaning & Heritage Data

739th

Most common name in India

2,26,402

People with this name currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Madhav, a name that whispers of sweetness and devotion! This name, meaning "sweet" or "beloved," has a fascinating origin story. Legend tells of a great sage named Vyasa, who was tasked with writing the epic Mahabharata. He was so engrossed in his work that he forgot to eat, and his body grew weak. A divine being, in the form of a beautiful woman, appeared before him, offering him a sweet, nourishing drink. This woman was none other than the goddess Lakshmi, and the drink she offered was called "Madhu," meaning "honey." Vyasa, revitalized by the drink, completed his epic work. From this story, the name Madhav arose, signifying the sweetness and divine grace that brings strength and inspiration.

However, it is associated with a sense of strength, wisdom, and leadership. It is often linked to traditions of knowledge, spirituality, and a deep connection to nature.

This name is commonly found in India, and therefore, the languages spoken by people with this name are likely to be Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and other regional languages of India.

Description:

This name, Madhav, has a few interesting variations! You could find it as Madhava, Madhu, or even Madhuvan. These variations often come from different languages or dialects, and they all share a similar meaning, usually related to sweetness or honey.

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State-wise distribution of people with MADHAV name

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for MADHAV name

Maharashtra

35,729

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MADHAV name

Madhya Pradesh

6,795

Bihar state distribution for MADHAV name

Bihar

6,211

Karnataka state distribution for MADHAV name

Karnataka

1,969

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MADHAV name

Tamil Nadu

1,889

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MADHAV name

Uttar Pradesh

1,459

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MADHAV name

Andhra Pradesh

936

Delhi state distribution for MADHAV name

Delhi

925

Telangana state distribution for MADHAV name

Telangana

793

Punjab state distribution for MADHAV name

Punjab

541

Category-wise distribution of people with MADHAV name

from iMeUsWe Database

People named MADHAV appear across 5 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this name is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for MADHAV name

31,193 (53%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MADHAV name

23,742 (40%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for MADHAV name

3,943 (7%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for MADHAV name

53 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for MADHAV name

41 (0.1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

MADHAV Popularity Trends

Decade-wise Name Count

10.77K20.02K29.27K38.52K47.77K196019701980199020002010202028.94K38.15K44.69K34.09K33.48K13.85K15.50KCountYears

Name Popularity Rank (Decade-wise)

0.34K0.56K0.79K1.02K1.25K19601970198019902000201020204384116307468381.11K1.18KRankYears
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