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20 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dharma	Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Dhruti	Girl	Fortitude; Steadfastness; Determination; Goddess Laxmi
Divija	Girl	One who is born in heaven
Durga	Girl	Unattainable; Hindu warrior goddess

Dhanish	Boy	Money; Prosperity; Wealth
Dharshan	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dharshana	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Deepak	Girl	Inflaming; Exciting
Deepika	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Dileep	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dilip	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dipak	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Deeva	Unisex	Goddess; Divine; Daytime
Devaki	Unisex	Divine; Celestial

Infographic: Beautiful Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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