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Mamta: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“motherly affection; sense of belonging”

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ممتا

ममता

Mamta (ممتا, Sanskrit ममता) is a Hindu girl’s name that means “motherly affection; sense of belonging”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, mamatā.

Mamta at a glance

Meaning: motherly affection; sense of belonging
Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: mum-ta
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Mamta

In English: motherly affection; sense of belonging
اردو میں معنی: ماں کی محبت، اپنائیت

Origin and history of Mamta

Sanskrit mamatā, 'motherly affection'.

Base wordSanskrit mamatā

How to say and write Mamta

Say it: mum-ta2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Mamta
Urdu: ممتا
Original script: ममता
Other spellings: Mamata
Themes: Kindness

Sibling names for Mamta

Hindu boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Mamta.

Names like Mamta

Names that sound like Mamta

Mamoon

Questions about the name Mamta

What does the name Mamta mean?

Mamta means “motherly affection; sense of belonging”. In Urdu: ماں کی محبت، اپنائیت. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Mamta a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Mamta is a girl’s name.

Is Mamta a Hindu name?

Yes. Mamta is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit mamatā, 'motherly affection'.

How do you pronounce Mamta?

Say it “mum-ta”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Mamta in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Mamta is written ممتا. In its original script: ममता.

What are other spellings of Mamta?

Mamta is also spelled Mamata.

Is the meaning of Mamta verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.