Meaning: Jatin comes from the Sanskrit jatin, 'one who has matted hair (jata)', a revered epithet of the god Shiva, who is depicted with matted locks.Medium
In 30 seconds: Jatin is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'having matted hair,' an epithet of the god Shiva. It appeared for United States boys from the late nineteen-seventies and rose with Indian-American families (said JAH-tin).
Jatin is a traditional Sanskrit name brought to the United States by Indian immigrant families. Its American use rose gently, reaching a modest high around 2002.
Even at that peak it was given to only a couple dozen boys a year, keeping it rare nationwide while familiar within Indian-American communities. It reads clearly as a heritage name.
Did you know? The name honors Shiva, whose matted locks (jata) are a well-known feature in Hindu iconography, so Jatin carries a devotional resonance for many families.
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References - Jatin — Sanskrit jatin 'having matted hair'; epithet of Shiva; Indian given name
Variations
JatanJitinJaatin
Nicknames
JatJay
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