Gupta
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gupta
Gupta derives from Sanskrit "guptá" (गुप्त), meaning "protected" or "secret," and is a surname indicating a protector or keeper.
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Etymology
Gupta derives from Sanskrit "guptá" (गुप्त), meaning "protected" or "secret," and is a surname indicating a protector or keeper. The name is primarily used by Hindu communities across India and the diaspora, with notable historical significance as the surname of the Gupta Empire (320–550 CE), one of ancient India's most influential dynasties.
Gupta currently ranks #1,330 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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