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MadhuraHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Sweet, nectar

Pronunciation: mah-DOOR-ah

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Name
Madhura
Meaning
Sweet, nectar
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mah-DOOR-ah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Madhura mean?

Madhura is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Sweet". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mah-DOOR-ah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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मधुरा

sweet, nectar

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mah-DOOR-ah

IPA

/məd̪uːrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Madhura is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Sweet. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldPinkWhite

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Persons with a Life Path Number 6 are nurturing, loving, and compassionate.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateSweetNurturingV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the sweetness and nectar of life, love, and spirituality.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In Hindu culture, Madhura is a feminine name suggestive of warmth, beauty, and sweetness. It delicately personifies the love, care, and nurturing nature of a mother or lady, and is often given to the first-born daughter in auspicious Hindu families.
In spiritual terms, Madhura symbolizes purity, love, and divinity. It is believed that a person named Madhura is blessed with an innate ability to inspire love, peace, and harmony in others. Additionally, in Hindu sacred texts, Madhura is a significant aspect of Lord Krishna, personifying His irresistible, enthralling, and delightful charm.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Madhura appears in various Hindu texts and mythology, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas. It is also associated with the goddess of sweetness and pleasure, Madhuri, who is often depicted as the embodiment of love and compassion.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Madhura was a queen of the Vedic god Indra. The name Madhura carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Vedic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Madhuri Dixit

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

मधुरा

sweet, nectar

🇮🇳Hindi

मधुरा

मधुर

🇮🇳Tamil

மதுரை

மது

🇮🇳Telugu

మధుర

మధు

🇮🇳Marathi

Madhura

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sweet, nectar

🇧🇩Bengali

Madhura

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sweet, nectar

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Spelling variations

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