Karina Díaz Pérez asked Madhuri Pavamani:

Why people can confuse your name with a Spanish name? what it's the meaning of your name Madhuri?

Madhuri Pavamani Hi Karina and thanks for the question.

First off, I should clarify - I don't think people confuse my name for a Spanish name, they see my face and assume I'm either Spanish or Black or Black and Spanish. I think once they hear my name, then a lightbulb goes off and they're like, "Oh, you're Indian." Of course, there are plenty of folks who turn around and ask me, "why do you have an Indian name?"

Haha. People are too funny sometimes.

My name means sweet as honey or ambrosia, but I rather like my mom's very poetic spin on it: nectar of the gods. Needless to say, when I mention this to folks, I get some very interesting, very suggestive and sexy snickers.

Again, people are too funny sometimes.

And I saw that you added Dutch to your "to read" shelf - you're a smart woman, Karina. Dutch and Juma are ALL kinds of hot and sexy. Can't wait for you to meet them.

Cheers.

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