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Madhubala

Goddess of Honey

ma-dhu-bu-laməd̪uˈbələ

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Lucky #
Thursday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Goddess of Honey, symbolizing love, beauty, and sweetness

Spiritual meaning

Invocation of the Goddess of Honey, Madhurika, for blessings of love and sweetness

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

मधुबला

Sweet Blessing

🇮🇳Hindi

मधुबला

मधुर (Madhu) + बल (Bala)

🇮🇳Tamil

மதுபலா

Madhu + Pala

🇮🇳Telugu

మెదేపల

మెదే (Mede) + పల (Pala)

🇮🇳Marathi

Madhubala

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Honey

🇧🇩Bengali

Madhubala

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Honey

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ma-dhu-bu-la

məd̪uˈbələ

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Thursday

Lucky colors

GoldRed

Life path

6

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The Hindu name "Madhubala" is a beautiful and evocative name that has deep cultural roots in India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "madhu," which means "honey," and "bala," which means "youth" or "child." In Hindu mythology, the goddess of love and beauty is often depicted as being covered in honey, which symbolizes the allure and sweetness of love. Madhubala is therefore a name that evokes a sense of love, beauty, and desire. The name has been used in several films, books, and works of art in India, and has become synonymous with the idea of beauty and attraction.

From a spiritual perspective, the name "Madhubala" represents the divine feminine energy of love, beauty, and sweetness. It is a reminder of the inner beauty and radiance that resides within each of us, and of the power of love to heal, transform, and uplift us. The name also symbolizes the idea of the divine nectar of love, which is thought to bring us closer to the ultimate reality and to help us overcome the challenges and hardships of life. In meditation or spiritual practices, the name "Madhubala" can be used as a focus point to connect with the divine feminine and to cultivate a sense of love, beauty, and sweetness within ourselves.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit • Madhu refers to sweetness and Bala refers to blessing or strength.

Historical references

Madhubala was born as Mumtaz Begum on February 14, 1923, in the princely state of Jhelum, Punjab, British India. Her father was a revenue officer in the princely state and her mother was a housewife. She was given the name Madhubala—meaning 'honey' or 'sweet one'—by her grandmother.

1923-1960s

Madhubala's acting career began in 1942 with the film 'Badi Maa' under the direction of Sohrab Modi. She gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as a leading actress in Bollywood films, starring in classics such as 'Mahal' (1949), 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' (1958), and 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960). Her tragic death at the age of 36 due to a heart attack in 1969 left a lasting impact on Indian cinema.

1940s-1960s

Notable people with this name

Madhubala (actor)

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Variations & related names

MaadhubaalaaMadhubalaaMadhubali

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Goddess of Honey