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LatikaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Dancing Girl

Pronunciation: lah-TEE-kah

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Name
Latika
Meaning
Dancing Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
lah-TEE-kah
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Latika mean?

Latika is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Dancing Girl". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: lah-TEE-kah. Lucky number: 6. 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.

लातिका

लाटिका, लाठिता, लाठित

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

lah-TEE-kah

IPA

lɑːtɪkɑ

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Latika is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Dancing Girl. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

PinkGreen

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: The name Latika is governed by the number 3, which is associated with creativity, self-expression, and communication. People with this name are often artistic, imaginative, and expressive.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateGracefulBeautifulV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the joy and beauty of dance, often used to connect with the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Latika is a popular Indian name, exuding both charm and grace. In various Indian cultures, dance is considered a sacred art form. Latika signifies the elegance, agility, and spirit that radiates through dance movements.
Latika has deep spiritual undertones deeply rooted in the Hindu tradition. Ancient religious texts like the Mahabharata and Ramayana refer to Hindu goddesses often depicted in dance poses as embodiments of Shakti, the feminine divine energy.

Cultural Hindu name

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that In Hindu mythology, Latika is a name of Radha, a consort of Lord Krishna. The name Latika carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

15th Century CE

Historical records show that In the Indian epic Mahabharata, Latika is the name of a princess and a charioteer of Arjuna. The name Latika carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

4th Century BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Latika, played by Rani Mukerji, in the Hindi film 'Bunty Aur Babli' (2005).Latika, played by Aishwarya Rai, in the English film 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007).

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

लातिका

लाटिका, लाठिता, लाठित

🇮🇳Hindi

लातिका

लाटी, लाठी, लाठिता, लाठित

🇮🇳Tamil

லாதிகா

லாதி, லாடி, லாழி, லாழிகா, லாழ்கை

🇮🇳Telugu

లాదిక

లాడి, లాటి, లాటిక

🇮🇳Marathi

Latika

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Dancing Girl

🇧🇩Bengali

Latika

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Dancing Girl

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