Govind
go-VIND
Boy · Indian
Meaning: Cowherd, protector of cows, of the divine
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Madhav
Boy · Indian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Of the spring, of the divine, sweet
- Pronunciation
- MAH-duhv
- Origin
- Indian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Sanskrit, an epithet of Krishna meaning of spring or sweet.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MadhavaSanskrit
Extended Sanskrit form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Madhava
c. 1340–1425
Hindu philosopher, founder of the Dvaita school of Vedanta.
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Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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