Madara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Madara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Madara (Mádara) is a girl's name and has its roots in the Latvian language, where it refers to the plant Gallium mollugo, a commonly found species in the meadows of the Baltics.
What does the name Madara mean?
Madara (Mádara) is derived from Latvian and refers to the plant Gallium mollugo, also known as meadow sweet. Translated, the name means 'the meadow sweet'. The origin of the term goes back to the Latvian word madara, which stands for 'madder' or 'sweet woodruff' (a flowering plant species, Rubia tinctorum). Additionally, the name has the meaning 'spots' in Japanese.
Where does the name Madara come from?
The name Madara is a female first name of Latvian origin and means 'the meadow sweet'. The Latvian word madara is composed of the terms for madder and sweet woodruff (Rubia tinctorum). It belongs to the Latvian language.
How do you pronounce Madara?
Mah-dah-rah
Popularity
In Germany, Madara is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not achieved any notable ranking in the German first name charts. In 1964, the name Madara reached its best position at 511th place in the Irish first name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 20 times there, leading to a rank of 1,279 in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, Madara ranks 1,890 in Ireland.
Nicknames & pet names
Dara / Mad / Mada / Maddi / Maddie / Madi / Mads
Famous people
- Madara Liduma (biathlete from Lithuania)
- Madara Malmane (Latvian model)
- Madara Uchiha (from 'Naruto')
Frequently asked questions about the name Madara
What is the origin of the name Madara?
Madara is a female first name of Latvian origin and stands for 'the meadow sweet'.
What does the name Madara mean?
The name Madara is derived from the Latvian word madara, which refers to the plant Gallium mollugo, also known as meadow sweet.
How popular is the name Madara?
Madara is a rare but increasingly popular name in Latvia and is gaining international attention.