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Amitav Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:Limitless luster, Name of Lord Buddha, One who is having endless splendor, Limitless Lustre, One with boundless splendour, One of the many names of Lord Buddha
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:3
  • Syllables:4
  • Religion:Hindu
  • Origin:Indian
  • Rashi:Mesha
  • Nakshatra:Krittika

More About The Name Amitav

The name Amitav is of Indian origin. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "amita" meaning "limitless" or "infinite" and "ava" meaning "light" or "brightness". Therefore, Amitav can be translated to mean "limitless light" or "infinite brightness".

As for famous personalities with the name Amitav, one notable figure is the Indian author Amitav Ghosh. Born in Calcutta in 1956, Ghosh is known for his literary works that explore historical events and cultural themes. Some of his acclaimed novels include "The Shadow Lines", "The Calcutta Chromosome", and "The Sea of Poppies". Ghosh's writings often highlight the complexities of identity, migration, and globalization.

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