Kata
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kata
Kata is a Sanskrit word meaning "action" or "deed," derived from the root meaning "to do" or "to make," and is foundational to the Hindu philosophical concept of karma.
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Etymology
Kata is a Sanskrit word meaning "action" or "deed," derived from the root meaning "to do" or "to make," and is foundational to the Hindu philosophical concept of karma. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, where it carries spiritual significance related to the law of cause and effect.
Kata currently ranks #18,176 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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