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Nectar-giving, Pleasing
Pronunciation: mə-lə-vē-kə
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Malavika is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Nectar-giving". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mə-lə-vē-kə. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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मालविका
Moon's desire
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mə-lə-vē-kə
IPA
/mɑləvɪkɑ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Malavika is the name of a celestial nymph who was the mother of the sage Agastya.
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Malavika was a famous courtesan in the 16th century in Vijayanagara Empire. The name Malavika carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Vijayanagara Empire (15th-17th century)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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मालविका
Moon's desire
मालविका
चन्द्रकांत
மாலவிகா
உழையின் ஆவல்
మాలవిక
చంద్ర ఆశోభ
Malavika
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Nectar-giving, Pleasing
Malavika
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Nectar-giving, Pleasing
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