Madhusudana
Madhusudana (मधुसूदन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the demon Madhu; destroyer of all sweetness-attachments”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Madhusudana (मधुसूदन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the demon Madhu; destroyer of all sweetness-attachments”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Madhusudana (मधुसूदन, IAST: Madhusūdana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the demon Madhu; destroyer of all sweetness-attachments”. From Madhu (the demon's name, also meaning honey or sweetness) and sūdana (slayer, destroyer), this beloved name celebrates Vishnu's victory over the asura Madhu and the deeper liberation from the honey-trap of worldly desire.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Purāṇas recount that the demon Madhu, along with Kaiṭabha, stole the Vedas from Brahmā and threatened creation, whereupon Vishnu slew them both. On the esoteric level, Madhu (honey, sweetness) represents the seductive pull of sensory pleasure, and Vishnu as Madhusūdana is the wisdom that frees the devotee from that intoxicating snare. The name is used affectionately for Kṛṣṇa throughout the Mahābhārata, and Arjuna addresses him thus at the outset of the Bhagavad Gītā.
Madhusūdana is one of the most cherished and widely recognized names of Kṛṣṇa, appearing frequently in devotional poetry and classical texts. Pronounced ma-dhu-SOO-da-na; common usage often renders it Madhusudan in modern Indian languages.
Scriptural source
Madhusudana appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Madhusudana aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Madhusudana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slayer of the demon Madhu; destroyer of all sweetness-attachments
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhusudana mean?
Madhusudana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Slayer of the demon Madhu; destroyer of all sweetness-attachments”.
Is Madhusudana a boy or girl name?
Madhusudana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Madhusudana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Madhusudana aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Madhusudana?
The Chaldean name number of Madhusudana is 4.
Explore more: Magha nakshatra names · Simha rashi names · Hindu boy names with M · All Hindu names A–Z