boy name · sanskrit origin
Devadatta
/ day-vah-DUT-tah /
Meaning
Devadatta means god-given (sanskrit).
Gender
Boy
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
day-vah-DUT-tah
What does Devadatta mean?
From Sanskrit deva 'god' + datta 'given' (past participle of da 'to give') — 'god-given' or 'given by the gods'. A 'gift of God' name expressed as an act of giving.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devadatta mean?
Devadatta means god-given. From Sanskrit deva 'god' + datta 'given' (past participle of da 'to give') — 'god-given' or 'given by the gods'. A 'gift of God' name expressed as an act of giving.
What is the origin of the name Devadatta?
Devadatta is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Devadatta?
Devadatta is pronounced “day-vah-DUT-tah.”
Is Devadatta a boy or a girl name?
Devadatta is most commonly used as a boy name.
What names are similar to Devadatta?
Names similar to Devadatta include Agni, Nagaraja, Nagendra, Lakshya, Nakul.
What names go well with Devadatta?
sanskrit names that pair well with Devadatta include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.