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157 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dhruv	Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Damani	Boy	Tomorrow; Wisdom queen
Devansh	Girl	Part of God
Darsh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Daksh	Boy	Son of Brahma
Dhruva	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable
Dipesh	Boy	Lord of light and glory
Divit	Boy	To shine; Heaven; Reaching for the sky; Immortal

Dhruvan	Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Divyam	Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Daivik	Boy	Divine
Divyansh	Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious
Danta	Boy	Lord Hanuman; Calm
Dakshith	Boy	Name of Lord Shiva
Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Deep	Boy	Light; Lamp
Devaj	Unisex	Born of the gods
Darshan	Boy	Seeing; Observing; Understanding

Dhairya	Boy	Patience; Endurance; Perseverance; Firmness; Durability; Strength; Constancy; Steadiness; Stability; Fortitude; Courage; Calmness; Composure
Dravin	Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Devendra	Boy	Lord of gods
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Dhiraj	Boy	Patience; Fortitude; Composure; Tolerance; Calmness; Resoluteness; Firmness
Divij	Boy	One who appeared from heaven; Dearly loved
Dwij	Boy	Saint; One who works towards attaining enlightenment; Born twice
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Deo	Boy	Lord; Deity; Love of God
Dhruvin	Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Fixed; Great person

Dhaval	Boy	Dazzling white; Hero; White
Devaansh	Girl	Part of God
Devarsh	Boy	God's gift; Worshiper of God
Dheer	Boy	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow
Dron	Boy	Guide; Savior; Learned sage
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dhanush	Boy	Bow; Armed with a bow
Devesh	Boy	Lord of the Devas; Lord of the Lords
Divyesh	Boy	Divine; Master; Someone who is godly

Devraj	Boy	King of gods; Godly king
Druv	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Eternal; A star; North pole star
Dhir	Boy	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow
Divith	Unisex	Going to the sky or heaven
Devang	Girl	Part of God
Dhiren	Boy	Strong one; One who is strong; Powerful; One who is strong and mighty
Dheeraj	Boy	Patience; Fortitude; Composure; Tolerance; Calmness; Resoluteness; Firmness
Dhru	Unisex	Steadfast; Constant; Unswerving; To be firm; To ascertain; To stand fast
Dilshan	Unisex	Ruler of hearts
Deval	Unisex	Divine; Temple; Church; One who gives

Dharma	Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Dakshan	Boy	Able; Fit; Clever; Dexterous
Damodaran	Boy	Rope around the belly; A name of Lord Krishna
Danveer	Boy	A generous man; Hero
Dashrath	Boy	Possessing ten chariots
Dass	Boy	Servant; Helper; Devotee
Debabrata	Boy	Name of Bhishma; A religious vow; The favorite food of the gods
Deenadayalan	Boy	Kind to the poor; Humble
Desh	Boy	Country; Nation; Kingdom
Devanshu	Boy	Part of God

Devish	Boy	Chief of the Gods; King of the Gods; Best among the Devas; Supreme Lord; Mahadev
Devvrat	Boy	Name of Bhishma; A religious vow; The favorite food of the gods
Dhaivat	Boy	The sixth note of the seven musical notes; Intellect
Dhananjaya	Boy	One who gains wealth; Conqueror of wealth; A name of Arjuna
Dhanapal	Boy	Treasurer; A name of Lord Kubera
Dhanish	Boy	Money; Prosperity; Wealth
Dhar	Boy	Credit; Chief of the village or clan
Dharmaraj	Boy	Upright; Virtuous; Upholder of justice; A name of Yudhisthira; An epithet of Yama
Dharshan	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dhawal	Boy	Dazzling white

Dhawan	Boy	Runner; Messenger
Dhivakar	Boy	Sun god
Dhruvish	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Polar star; Powerful; Supreme; Lord Shiva
Dhruvit	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Polar star
Dhwanit	Boy	Sounded; Implied; Suggested; The roar of a cloud
Diganta	Boy	Horizon; End of the earth
Diganth	Boy	Horizon; End of the earth
Dikshit	Boy	One who is initiated; Pupil; Prepared
Dikshith	Boy	One who is initiated; Pupil; Prepared
Dipendra	Boy	Lord of lights; Light; King of Gods

Dishank	Boy	Horizon; Desired mark
Dishant	Boy	Horizon; End of direction; Showing a path; Someone who knows the right direction
Dishanth	Boy	Horizon; End of direction; Showing a path; Sky
Divam	Boy	Heaven; The sky; The day; Pure
Divesh	Boy	Lord of light; God of light
Divyang	Boy	Divine body
Divyank	Boy	Divine body; Path of light
Divyant	Boy	Handsome; Divine inside
Diwakar	Boy	Sun
Daarshik	Boy	Onlooker; Perceiver

Daivat	Boy	Power; Strength; Divine; Luck
Damodar	Boy	Rope around the belly
Darpan	Boy	Mirror
Darshit	Boy	Displayed; Revealed; Visible; Appeared
Darvi	Boy	Snake's hood; Indian barberry
Datta	Boy	To be content; Satisfied; Given; Granted
Dayal	Boy	Compassionate; Kind-hearted
Debanjan	Boy	Kohl of God's eyes
Deepanshu	Boy	The Sun; Imparting light on everyone
Deepesh	Girl	God of light and glory

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Infographic: Elegant Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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