Mamata
Bengali · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mamata
Mamata is a Sanskrit name meaning "motherhood" or "maternal affection," derived from the Sanskrit root "mata" (mother) with the suffix "-ta" indicating an abstract quality.
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Etymology
Mamata is a Sanskrit name meaning "motherhood" or "maternal affection," derived from the Sanskrit root "mata" (mother) with the suffix "-ta" indicating an abstract quality. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India, and has historical significance as the name of notable figures including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Mamata currently ranks #8,997 in the United States as a girl's name.
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