Usage, description and more for Dattatreya
Gender: Male
Origin: 
India
Also available in
Hindi,
Dattatreya is used in
India
Dattatreya
Origin:
Dattatreya is a Sanskrit name of Indian origin.
Meaning:
The name Dattatreya is composed of two Sanskrit words: "Datta," meaning "given" or "donated," and "Atreya," referring to the sage Atri. Therefore, Dattatreya can be interpreted as "one who is given by sage Atri" or "the son of sage Atri."
In Hinduism, Dattatreya is considered a deity who is a combined form of the divine trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. He is often depicted with three heads, symbolizing the unity of the three major gods. Dattatreya is regarded as a guru and an embodiment of knowledge and wisdom.
The name Dattatreya carries deep spiritual significance and is often chosen for boys born in Hindu families seeking blessings of wisdom and divine guidance.
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