Jatinजतिन
Jaṭin · traditionally used for boys
“wearing matted hair; Shiva/ascetic”
Monier-Williams s.v. jaṭin, 'wearing twisted locks (of Śiva; an ascetic)'
Starting sound and where it falls
Jatin begins with Ja — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ja open Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the ascetic's matted locks, an image tied to Shiva and renunciation.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Jatin mean?
Jatin (Jaṭin) is attested as “wearing matted hair; Shiva/ascetic.” Monier-Williams s.v. jaṭin, 'wearing twisted locks (of Śiva; an ascetic)'
Which nakshatra sound does Jatin fit?
Jatin begins with the sound Ja, which opens Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Jatin a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Jatin is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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