Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Datta

Pronunciation /DATT-a/

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“One who is given”

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Datta's Numerology

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The Leader
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundDa
Numerology1 · The Leader
Name-based RashiMakara (Capricorn)
Traditional gemstoneBlue Sapphire
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D → Makara (Capricorn)
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Meaning of Datta

Datta is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “One who is given”.

Datta's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Datta at a Glance

Popularity
50/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
50/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Datta is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Datta Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#160#162#1632015201920232026
Status
Uncommon
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#161

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Datta Name Profile

MeaningOne who is given
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterD
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score50/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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