Indian name meaning
Avtar
♂ BoyAv·tar · 2 syllables
An incarnation of God; a divine descent
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Avatar
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| A | v | t | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Avtar carries the name number 5.
About the name Avtar
Avtar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “An incarnation of God; a divine descent.”
Spoken aloud it is Av·tar — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Avatar; both spellings are the same name. Avtar is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avtar mean?
Avtar means “An incarnation of God; a divine descent.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Avtar a boy or a girl name?
Avtar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Avtar?
Avtar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Avtar?
Avtar has 2 syllables and is said as Av·tar.
What are the other spellings of Avtar?
Avtar is also commonly spelled Avatar. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Avtar?
In the Chaldean system, Avtar has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Avtar a common name in India?
Avtar appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Avtar?
For a sister to Avtar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Vishakha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Avtar?
Mukhtar, Akhtar, Malar or Dipankar share Avtar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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