Find out how popular the first name Katora has been for the last 32 years (from 1980 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Katora by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Katora is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Katora.

The history of the first name Katora

The name Katora has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "katra," which means "a small village" or "a settlement." The name is believed to have been initially used to describe someone who lived in or was from a small village or hamlet.

In ancient Indian texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, there are references to places and settlements called "Katora" or "Katra." However, there is no definitive mention of individuals bearing this name in these ancient scriptures or historical records.

The earliest recorded use of the name Katora can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India. One of the notable figures from this period was Katora Mallikarjuna, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived around 650 CE. He was renowned for his works in Kannada literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the Vachana sahitya movement.

In the 12th century, there was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet named Katora Bhatta, who hailed from the Katora village in present-day Karnataka, India. He authored several influential works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy during the reign of the Western Chalukya Empire.

During the Mughal period in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, there are records of a few individuals with the name Katora. One such notable figure was Katora Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

In more recent history, Katora Mansingh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Rajasthan, who lived from 1875 to 1949. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards uplifting the marginalized communities in his region.

While the name Katora is not as common today, it still holds cultural significance and historical relevance, especially in parts of India where it has been used for centuries. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

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