Gatha (गाथा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Song, verse”.
Gatha means “Song, verse”. Gatha (गाथा · గాథ) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Song, verse”. It comes from the Sanskrit gāthā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Gatha name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Gatha |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Song, verse |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गाथा |
| Telugu | గాథ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | gāthā |
| Pronunciation | Gaa-tha |
| First syllable | गा |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 5 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Music & arts |
Meaning and origin of Gatha
Gatha is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word gāthā, meaning “Song, verse”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Gatha
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “गा” of Gatha falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Gatha
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गाथा
- Telugu: గాథ
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): gāthā
How to pronounce Gatha
Say it as “Gaa-tha” — 2 spoken syllables.
Gatha is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Gatha
Gambhiravani, Gandharvi, Gangeyabhushani, Gaurimanohari, Gitashree, Gitavali
Gatha: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Gatha?
Gatha means “Song, verse”. It comes from the Sanskrit gāthā.
Is Gatha a traditional or a modern name?
Gatha is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Gatha written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गाथा. In Telugu: గాథ. Sanskrit transliteration: gāthā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gatha?
Its first syllable “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Gatha?
5 in Chaldean numerology and 1 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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Gatha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Song, verse
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gatha mean?
Gatha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Song, verse”.
Is Gatha a boy or girl name?
Gatha is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gatha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gatha aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gatha?
The Chaldean name number of Gatha is 5.
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