Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Dhanush

Pronunciation /DHAN-ush/

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“bow”

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Dhanush's Numerology

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3
The Communicator
Keyword: Creativity
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundDh
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiMakara (Capricorn)
Traditional gemstoneBlue Sapphire
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D → Makara (Capricorn)
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Meaning of Dhanush

Dhanush is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “bow weapon strength”.

Dhanush's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Dhanush at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Dhanush is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Dhanush Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#38#50#622015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#38

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Dha Dhan Dhay Dhanus Dhanu

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Dhanush Name Profile

Meaningbow
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterD
Letters7
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score90/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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