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Devadatta vs Nagaraja

DevadattaNagaraja
Meaning god-given king of serpents
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation day-vah-DUT-tah nah-gah-RAH-jah
Syllables 4 4

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.

What does Nagaraja mean?

From Sanskrit नागराज (nagaraja) 'king of snakes', from naga 'snake/serpent' + raja 'king' (also spelled Nagaraj in Tamil/Kannada/Telugu usage). A well-attested compound; the serpent sense is secure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Devadatta and Nagaraja?

Devadatta means god-given (sanskrit origin), while Nagaraja means king of serpents (sanskrit origin).