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The baby name Mamtha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUM-thah (aspirated 'th'); IPA: /ˈmʌm.t̪a/.

Mamtha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: MUM-thah (aspirated 'th'); IPA: /ˈmʌm.t̪a/

What is the meaning of the name Mamtha ?

The baby name Mamtha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUM-thah (aspirated 'th'); IPA: /ˈmʌm.t̪a/.

Mamtha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Mamtha is a feminine given name widely used in India, especially in southern states, and is a regional spelling of Mamta/Mamata. It stems from Sanskrit mamatā, a term denoting affectionate attachment and tenderness; in philosophical texts it can mean “mineness,” while in modern Indo‑Aryan usage it conveys compassion and motherly love. The name thus carries connotations of warmth, care, and emotional devotion.

Usage grew through the 20th century as the virtue-like quality of mamta featured in Hindi literature and cinema (e.g., films titled “Mamta”), and public figures such as Mamata Banerjee kept the word familiar nationwide. Variants include Mamta (Hindi), Mamata (Bengali, Odia, Marathi, Nepali), and Mamatha or Mamtha (Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil). Alternative transliterations include Mamatā. Parents choosing Mamtha often emphasize empathy and nurturing qualities, making it a culturally resonant, pan‑Indian choice with gentle meaning.

Mamtha has the following similar or variant Names

Mamtha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
IN Girls 0 #579 53 13,121
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Mamtha is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Mamtha

Mamtha is predominantly a girl's name.
Mamtha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MUM-thah (aspirated 'th'); IPA: /ˈmʌm.t̪a/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mamta, Mamatha, Mamata, Mamitha and Mamtā.
Across languages, Mamtha has these equivalents: Karuna (Sanskrit - compassion), Rahma (Arabic - mercy/compassion), Agape (Greek - love), Caritas (Latin - charity).
Mamtha is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.