Devadatta

    

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Name: Devadatta

Gender: Masculine

Location: Asia

Language: Indian

Thematic: Mythology

Meaning: Devadatta or Deodatta is a Sanskrit word (देवदत्‍त) meaning "Gift from God". In Mahabharata, Arjuna's conch shell was called Devadatta. The Holy Trinity (or Trimurti in Hindu Religion) comprises of Bramha (Creator of Universe), Vishnu (Protector of Universe) and Mahesh (Destroyer of the evil in Universe), and is known as Devadatta. Goutam Buddha's brother was also named Devadatta.

Devadatta is often spelled as Deodatta, and short-formed as Dev or Deo.

Common last names associated with the name Devadatta: Anand, Apte, Bendre, Bhoite, Dabholkar, Gabale, Kamat, Khatkhate, Nabar, Pendse, Rege, Sable, Shenai, Shenai-Khatkhate, Tilak, Wagle.

Common Professions for people named Devadatta and Deodatta (based on Google search): Actor, Artist, Chemical Engineer, Chemist, Dentist, Director, Doctor, Engineer, Inventor, IT, Management specialist, Scientist and Writer.

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