Dattu
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dattu
Dattu is a diminutive or informal form of the name Datta, which derives from Sanskrit and means "given" or "gift," rooted in the verb "dā" (to give).
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Etymology
Dattu is a diminutive or informal form of the name Datta, which derives from Sanskrit and means "given" or "gift," rooted in the verb "dā" (to give). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Marathi, Kannada, and other South Indian communities, with historical usage dating back to classical Sanskrit literature.
Dattu currently ranks #2,156 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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