Madhulekha is a name of Hindu origin that is commonly spelled as /mədhuːleɪkə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "madhu" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a long "u" sound, and the stress is on the first syllable. The second syllable "lekha" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a long "a" sound, and the stress is on the second syllable. The spelling of this name reflects its Indian heritage and highlights the importance of proper pronunciation and phonetic transcription.
The etymology of the word Madhulekha can be traced to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language. Madhu means honey or sweetness, and lekha means mark or inscription. Therefore, Madhulekha can be translated as honey mark or sweet inscription.