DAATA/DATAR
Literally: one who gives (i.e. the giver).
In Sikhism, it is only God who is the ‘Giver’. He bestows all gifts on human beings. But, the human beings love His gifts but forget Him (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 676).
Also see: Daan.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)