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Nagaraja vs Devadatta

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Nagaraja and Devadatta?

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