Maadhav
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Maadhav is a Sanskrit name meaning “sweet like spring”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Maadhav
Maadhav is a significant and revered name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It is primarily known as one of the many epithets or names of the Hindu deity Krishna, a principal deity in Hinduism. The name Maadhav carries several beautiful meanings. It can mean "descendant of Madhu," referring to a mythical ancestor or a lineage associated with sweetness and spring. Another interpretation is "one who is like honey" or "sweet like spring," symbolizing delightful and charming qualities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Maadhav
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Maadhav is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Maadhav
Overall PopularityMethodology
Maadhav is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 7.68M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.80M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 2.91M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Maadhav ranked #11,817 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Maadhav shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,930 in 2014. Its lowest recorded position was #11,817 in 2025. Over the last 17 years (2008–2025) the name fell -5134 places (from #6,683 to #11,817).
Characteristics of the Name Maadhav
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- v — Boy Names Ending in “v”
Name AestheticMethodology
Maadhav utilizes a two-syllable construction with a primary-secondary stress pattern that projects a formal, resonant presence. It is directly associated with Krishna, a central deity in Hinduism, lending it a sense of historical gravitas. This combination of spiritual weight and rhythmic balance results in an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Maadhav
Middle name suggestions for MaadhavMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Maadhav is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Maadhav Allen · Maadhav Allan · Maadhav Alvin · Maadhav Asher · Maadhav Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Maadhav
Sound Like Maadhav Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Madhav · Madhava
Spelled Like Maadhav Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Madhav
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Maadhav Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Steve · Dave · Aarav · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Maadhav in ASL
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