Lord of the hill; destroyer of sins
Venkat is a common South Indian name, often serving as a shortened form of Venkateshwara. It refers to the Hindu deity Vishnu, specifically his incarnation at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'vem' (sins) and 'kata' (destroyer).
Fewer than 5 boys were named Venkat in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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