Sanskrit · Girl name
Lata
“creeper or vine”
About the name Lata
Lata is a girls’ name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘creeper’ or ‘vine’ (लता), and in Sanskrit poetry a slender woman is often compared to a climbing vine. The name is commonly used in Indian culture, linked with nature. The best-known bearer is Lata Mangeshkar, the Indian playback singer whose career in Hindi and Marathi film music lasted more than seven decades and who received the Bharat Ratna.
- Meaning
- creeper or vine
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LA-ta(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lata
- Lata Rani
- Lata Kiran
- Lata Sita
- Lata Anjali
- Lata Priya
Questions about Lata
- What does Lata mean?
- Lata is a Sanskrit name meaning "creeper or vine".
- How do you pronounce Lata?
- Lata is pronounced LA-ta, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lata?
- Variants of Lata include Latha.
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