Damodardas

Damodardas is a masculine given name used in India. It is a compound derived from Damodara, a name of Krishna, combined with das, a Sanskrit term meaning servant or devotee. As such, Damodardas can be understood to mean “servant of Damodara” or “devotee of Damodara.” The form is typically written as one word in modern usage, though it may appear as “Damodar Das” in older records or in transliteration with a space.

Usage and distribution: The name is predominantly found among Hindu communities in various Indian regions, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and northern states, reflecting the broad cultural diffusion of Krishna-related names. It is usually given to boys at birth and may be used across communities that honor Krishna-related names.

Variants and related names: Related names include Damodar, Damodara, and Das as a suffix in other compound names. The name Damodardas shares with these forms the element Damodara and the suffix das that indicates service or devotion.

Notable bearers: There are no widely documented individuals known internationally by the exact name “Damodardas” in major encyclopedias. The name appears in local and historical records as part of longer names.