What origin is the name Dattu?

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

What are good sister names for Dattu?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dattu?

Dattu 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.

Dattu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dattu

Dattu

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Dattu is an Indian boy's name meaning "Given (diminutive of Dattatreya)".

Dattu is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Given (diminutive of Dattatreya)". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Given (diminutive of Dattatreya)

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Dattu

What does Dattu mean?

Dattu is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Given (diminutive of Dattatreya)".

How popular is Dattu?

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Sister names that go with Dattu

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Da (दा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 3
Name number: 1

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.