Indian name meaning
Lata
♀ GirlLa·ta · 2 syllables
A creeper; a vine
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| L | a | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 9. So Lata carries the name number 9.
About the name Lata
Lata is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A creeper; a vine.”
Spoken aloud it is La·ta — 2 syllables. Lata appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lata mean?
Lata means “A creeper; a vine.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Lata a boy or a girl name?
Lata is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Lata?
Lata is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Lata?
Lata has 2 syllables and is said as La·ta.
What is the numerology number of the name Lata?
In the Chaldean system, Lata has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Lata a common name in India?
Lata appears 17 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Lata?
For a brother to Lata, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Laksh, Lalit, Lokendra or Kishan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Lata?
Namrata, Sujata, Charulata or Hemlata share Lata's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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