About the name Madhusudan
Arjuna calls Krishna Madhusudana in the Gita's first chapter, invoking the demon-slayer at the precise moment he does not want to fight. The word madhu also means honey, so the name manages to sound gentle while literally commemorating a killing.
Madhusudan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced muh-dhoo-SOO-dun. On the NameRarity scale it scores 93 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the classical era.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Madhusudan?
Madhusudan currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 1.9 people per million carry it — about 1 in 526,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Madhusudan
- Madhusudan MistryIndian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha
Spellings and variants of Madhusudan
Names similar to Madhusudan
Murari
moo-RAA-ree
Enemy of the demon Mura, an epithet of Krishna
Purushottam
poo-roo-SHOT-tum
The supreme person, an epithet of Vishnu and Krishna in the Gita
Hrishikesh
hrish-ee-KAYSH
Master of the senses, an epithet of Krishna used in the Bhagavad Gita
Madhav
MAH-dahv
Sweet like honey; an epithet of Krishna, lord of Lakshmi
Manan
MUH-nun
Deep reflection, contemplation
Mukesh
moo-KAYSH
Conqueror of the demon Muka, an epithet of Shiva
Rishaan
ri-SHAHN
Good human being; an epithet of Shiva
Gangadhar
GUN-gaa-dhur
Bearer of the Ganga, an epithet of Shiva who caught the river in his hair
Madhusudan — frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhusudan mean?
Madhusudan means "Slayer of the demon Madhu, an epithet of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Madhusudan?
Madhusudan is pronounced muh-dhoo-SOO-dun, with 4 syllables.
How rare is the name Madhusudan?
Madhusudan scores 93 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 526,316 people carry it — about 1.9 per million.
What is the numerology number for Madhusudan?
Madhusudan carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 8 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Madhusudan?
The lucky number for Madhusudan is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.