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Indian baby boy names.

Names with documented masculine usage. Usage may vary by language, region and source.

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Madhav

माधव (Hindi, Marathi, Nepali), మాధవ్ (Telugu)

Derived from Sanskrit *madhu* meaning “sweet” or “honey”; modern form of Madhava

OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation

MAH‑duhv (dominant); /ˈmɑːdʌv/ (American), /ˈmʌdəv/ (British)

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Manav

मानव

Human being, person, mankind

OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation

/mɑ̃ˈnaw/

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Maninder

Devanagari: मनिन्दर; Urdu: منیندر

Lord of the Mind, Ruler of the Heart, King of the Heart

OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation

muh‑NIN‑der

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