Dattatray
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dattatray
Dattatray (also spelled Dattātreya) means "given by Datta" or "son of Datta," derived from Sanskrit roots where "datta" means "given" and the suffix "-ray" or "-āya" denotes a patronymic relationship.
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Etymology
Dattatray (also spelled Dattātreya) means "given by Datta" or "son of Datta," derived from Sanskrit roots where "datta" means "given" and the suffix "-ray" or "-āya" denotes a patronymic relationship. The name is primarily rooted in Hindu mythology as an epithet of Dattatreya, a deity regarded as an incarnation of the Hindu trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combined).
The name is used predominantly in Hindu cultures, particularly among Indian communities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and other regions of India, with significant religious and philosophical importance in various Hindu and yogic traditions. Dattatreya is venerated as a spiritual master and ascetic figure in Hindu devotional practices, and the name carries deep religious significance in these traditions.
Dattatray currently ranks #1,441 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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