Find out how popular the first name Achyut has been for the last 12 years (from 2005 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Achyut by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Achyut is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Achyut.

The history of the first name Achyut

The name Achyut has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been widely used in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "achyuta," meaning "imperishable," "eternal," or "unchanging."

In Hindu mythology, Achyut is one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe in the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Puranas, and the Upanishads.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Achyut dates back to the 2nd century BCE, when it was used by a Hindu philosopher and teacher named Achyuta Acharya. He was a prominent figure in the Vedanta tradition and is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy.

Another notable figure with the name Achyut was Achyuta Raya, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. He reigned from 1529 to 1542 and was known for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture. During his reign, the Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak, and he oversaw the construction of several iconic temples and monuments.

In the 18th century, Achyut Singh was a prominent ruler of the princely state of Rewa in central India. He ruled from 1765 to 1809 and was known for his military campaigns against the Maratha Empire and his efforts to modernize and improve the administration of his kingdom.

Achyut Datt Khanna was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and played an active role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Another notable figure with the name Achyut was Achyut Samanta, a social reformer and educationist from the Indian state of Odisha. He lived from 1868 to 1928 and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions, including the Samanta Chandra Sekhar College in Puri.

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