Girl • Modern Tamil
Malavika
மாலவிகா
Signature Meaning
Malavika (மாலவிகா) is a popular feminine name in Tamil-speaking communities, often evoking beauty, grace and a classical sensibility. The name is well known from the Sanskrit play Malavikaagnimitram, where Malavika is a graceful heroine. Some sources connect the name to the ancient region Malava or to floral/garland imagery, but usage today emphasizes elegance and charm.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːL̪ɐʋIkaː/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
M(4) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAA-la-vi-kaa
Tamil syllablesமா-ல-வி-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːl̪ɐʋikaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaalaavikaaMalaveekaMazhavikaMazhaveekaMalawikaMaalaawikaa