Madhaviमाधवी
Mādhavī · traditionally used for girls
“Spring jasmine; Yayāti's daughter”
Fem. of mādhava; the spring-flower (Hiptage benghalensis); name of Yayāti's daughter in the Gālava episode of Mahābhārata Udyoga-parva.
Starting sound and where it falls
Madhavi begins with Maa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Maa open Magha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Madhavi Mudgal.
Cultural context
Evokes the spring-blossoming vine and a devoted daughter from the Mahābhārata.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Madhavi mean?
Madhavi (Mādhavī) is attested as “Spring jasmine; Yayāti's daughter.” Fem. of mādhava; the spring-flower (Hiptage benghalensis); name of Yayāti's daughter in the Gālava episode of Mahābhārata Udyoga-parva.
Which nakshatra sound does Madhavi fit?
Madhavi begins with the sound Maa, which opens Magha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Madhavi a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Madhavi is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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