👶 Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Dam

Q: What does the name Dam mean?

Dam means “Calf; Gentleness; Wealth”.

Q: What is the origin of the name Dam?

Dam is a boy name with Sanskrit roots, commonly used in Indian culture.

Q: How popular is the name Dam?

Dam has a popularity score of 48/100 on Baby Name Generator, which makes it uncommon.

Q: What are common nicknames for Dam?

Popular nicknames for Dam include Day.

Q: What names are similar to Dam?

Names similar to Dam include Shankar, Aditya, Avinash, Bharat, Dev, Hari.

Pronunciation /DAM/

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“Calf; Gentleness”

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Meaning of Dam

Dam is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Calf; Gentleness; Wealth”.

📊 Name Insights

Popularity

48/100

Modern Style

50/100

Uniqueness

52/100

Pronunciation

100/100

📈 Dam Popularity Graph

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Status

Uncommon

Direction

→ Stable

2026 Rank

#162

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🎨 Nicknames for Dam

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Day

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Shankar Aditya Avinash Bharat Dev Hari Indra MRINAL

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📊 Dam Name Profile

MeaningCalf; Gentleness

OriginIndian · Sanskrit

Gender👶 Boy Name

First LetterD

Letters3

Syllables1

Popularity48/100

Registry Popularity48/100