What origin is the name Dattathreya?

Dattathreya comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Dattathreya?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Dattathreya — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Dattathreya?

Dattathreya starts with the syllable “Da” (दा), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 3, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dattathreya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dattathreya

Dattathreya

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Dattathreya is an Indian boy's name meaning "An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Son of Atri", Rashi Kumbh.

The meaning of Dattathreya is "An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Son of Atri" — a boy name of Indian origin. At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (Da)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Son of Atri

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Dattathreya

What does Dattathreya mean?

Dattathreya is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Son of Atri".

How popular is Dattathreya?

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Sister names that go with Dattathreya

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Da (दा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Da” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.