Mamata
Mamata is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Affection, motherly love”.
| Meaning | Affection, motherly love |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | মমতা |
| Pronunciation | MOM-oh-taa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Mamata
Mamata comes from the Sanskrit mama, 'mine', and originally meant the feeling of ownership or attachment. In modern Indian languages it has come to mean tender affection, especially a mother's love for her child. The name is widely used in Bengal and Odisha, and the politician Mamata Banerjee is a prominent bearer. It is also spelled Mamta in Hindi-speaking regions.
Is Mamata a Hindu name?
Mamata is a Hindu name with an everyday meaning of love rather than a deity link.
How popular is Mamata?
Common among women born in the mid to late twentieth century.
Gifts with the name Mamata
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Spellings and variants of Mamata
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mamata mean?
Mamata means 'Affection, motherly love'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Mamata a Hindu name?
Mamata is a Hindu name with an everyday meaning of love rather than a deity link.
How do you pronounce Mamata?
Mamata is pronounced MOM-oh-taa.
Is Mamata a boy or girl name?
Mamata is usually a girl name.