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6 Sinhala Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dilshan	Unisex	Ruler of hearts
Dilani	Unisex	Lion; Love; Loyal; Faithful; To flow; Towards the tide
Danuja	Unisex	Son of Danu
Dilipa	Girl	The one who gives, accepts, and protects
Dulani	Girl	Cutting
Duminda	Boy	The Bo tree; Bodhi tree