Madhav
Madhav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Sweet; born of honey, or a descendant of Madhu.
Origin and history
Madhav is a classical Indian name derived from Sanskrit, traditionally serving as an epithet for the Hindu deity Krishna. It translates to 'sweet' or 'descendant of Madhu'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name primarily used within South Asian diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Madhav since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1744.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.6 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- VA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 253 |
| 2020-2029 | 183 |
Famous people named Madhav
- Madhav Sharma: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- The name Madhav is prominently used throughout the Bhagavad Gita as an honorific for Lord Krishna.
- It derives from the Sanskrit word 'madhu', which means honey or sweet.