Yajnadatta
Yajnadatta (यज्ञदत्त) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Given by sacrifice”.
Yajnadatta (यज्ञदत्त) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Given by sacrifice”.
Yajnadatta means “Given by sacrifice”. Yajnadatta (यज्ञदत्त · యజ్ఞదత్త) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Given by sacrifice”. It is formed from yajña (sacrifice), datta (given). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “य” falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, within Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio).
Yajnadatta name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Yajnadatta |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by sacrifice |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | yajña (sacrifice) + datta (given) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | यज्ञदत्त |
| Telugu | యజ్ఞదత్త |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | yajñadatta |
| Pronunciation | Yag-ya-dat-ta |
| First syllable | य |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Numerology | 5 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Yajnadatta
Yajnadatta is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- yajña — sacrifice
- datta — given
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Yajnadatta
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “य” of Yajnadatta falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Yajnadatta
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): यज्ञदत्त
- Telugu: యజ్ఞదత్త
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): yajñadatta
How to pronounce Yajnadatta
Say it as “Yag-ya-dat-ta” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Yajnadatta
Yatiraj, Yogavid, Yogindra, Yajnapati, Yashansh, Yashas
Yajnadatta: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Yajnadatta?
Yajnadatta means “Given by sacrifice”. It is formed from yajña (sacrifice), datta (given).
Is Yajnadatta a traditional or a modern name?
Yajnadatta is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Yajnadatta written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): यज्ञदत्त. In Telugu: యజ్ఞదత్త. Sanskrit transliteration: yajñadatta.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yajnadatta?
Its first syllable “य” falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2) and Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Yajnadatta?
5 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Yajnadatta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Given by sacrifice
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yajnadatta mean?
Yajnadatta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Given by sacrifice”.
Is Yajnadatta a boy or girl name?
Yajnadatta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yajnadatta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Yajnadatta aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Yajnadatta?
The Chaldean name number of Yajnadatta is 5.
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