Venkata

Venkata is a male given name widely used in South Asia, especially among Telugu-speaking communities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is traditionally associated with Venkateswara, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu venerated at the Tirupati temple. The root element Venkata is connected with the Venkatachala hills where the temple stands, and names invoking Venkata are often offered in reverence to the deity.

In Indian naming practices, Venkata is commonly used as a standalone given name or as part of longer names such as Venkataiah, Venkataramana, Venkatappa, Venkatraman, or Venkaiah. Spelling and pronunciation vary by language, with forms such as Venkat or Venkatappa used in Telugu and Tamil contexts.

The name is widely used among the Indian diaspora as well, in countries with South Asian communities. It is generally used as a masculine given name, and may appear in many combinations as part of full names in official records.