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DevaduttaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God's gift

Pronunciation: dē-və-dū-tə

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Name
Devadutta
Meaning
God's gift
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
dē-və-dū-tə
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devadutta mean?

Devadutta is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God's gift". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dē-və-dū-tə. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

देवदत्त

God-given

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

dē-və-dū-tə

IPA

/d̪eːvəd̪aːt̪/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Devadutta is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God's gift. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Leadership, independence, new beginnings

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseLoyalCompassionateV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of divine grace and blessings.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Devadutta is a name steeped in Hindu religious and cultural traditions. In Hindu mythology, names have significant meaning and are believed to influence the course of a person's life. The name Devadutta signifies the divine presence of the gods in the life of the individual bearing the name. It is a name that reflects the deep connection between the Hindupeople and their deities.
Devadutta is a name that carries a profound spiritual significance. It is a reminder of the belief that every human being is a divine being, a spark of the divine consciousness. The name signifies that the individual is a blessing from the gods, a gift from the universe, and is thereby inspired to lead a virtuous and pious life. The name Devadutta is a constant reminder of the divine presence in one's life and the responsibility to live up to this divine gift.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit roots देव (Deva) and दत्त (Datta)

Historical Usage

Historical References

Devadutta was a name given to the eldest son in the royal family of the ancient Indian kingdom of Magadha, ruled by the Maurya dynasty.

Mauryan Empire (322-185 BC)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Devadutta (Notable Hindu figure)Devadutta (Contemporary Indian personality)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवदत्त

God-given

🇮🇳Hindi

देवदत्त

देव (Deva) + दत्त (Datta)

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவதத்த

தேவ (Thevam) + தத்த (Thattam)

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవదేశ

దేవ (Deva) + దేశ (Dhesha)

🇮🇳Marathi

Devadutta

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's gift

🇧🇩Bengali

Devadutta

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's gift

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