What are Hindu baby names starting with D? Boy names include Daksh (Able, skilled), Damodar (Krishna, bound by a rope at the waist) and Darshan (Sacred sight). Girl names include Daksha (Skilled), Dakshayani (Sati, daughter of Daksha) and Damayanti (Queen of Nala).
Boy names starting with D
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Daksh | Able, skilled |
| Damodar | Krishna, bound by a rope at the waist |
| Darshan | Sacred sight |
| Dayanand | One who delights in compassion |
| Deepak | Lamp |
| Dev | God, divine |
| Devansh | Part of the divine |
| Devendra | Lord of the gods, Indra |
| Devesh | Lord of the gods |
| Dhairya | Courage, patience |
| Dhananjay | Winner of wealth, a name of Arjuna |
| Dhanush | Bow |
| Dharmendra | Lord of dharma |
| Dhaval | White, pure |
| Dhiraj | Patience |
| Dhruv | Steadfast, the pole star |
| Dhyan | Meditation |
| Digant | Horizon |
| Dilip | A king of the Solar dynasty |
| Dinesh | Lord of the day, the Sun |
| Dinkar | The Sun |
| Divakar | The Sun |
| Divyansh | A divine part |
| Durgesh | Lord of the fortress |
| Durjay | Hard to conquer |
| Dushyant | A king, father of Bharata |
| Dwarkesh | Lord of Dwarka, Krishna |
Girl names starting with D
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Daksha | Skilled |
| Dakshayani | Sati, daughter of Daksha |
| Damayanti | Queen of Nala |
| Darshana | Sacred sight |
| Daya | Compassion |
| Deepa | Lamp |
| Deepika | Little lamp |
| Deepti | Radiance |
| Devaki | Mother of Krishna |
| Devi | Goddess |
| Devika | Little goddess |
| Devyani | Daughter of Shukracharya |
| Dhanashree | Goddess of wealth, a raga |
| Dhanya | Blessed |
| Dhara | Earth |
| Dharini | Earth |
| Dhriti | Steadiness |
| Dhwani | Sound |
| Diksha | Initiation |
| Disha | Direction |
| Divya | Divine |
| Diya | Lamp |
| Draupadi | Queen of the Pandavas |
| Drishti | Sight |
| Dulari | Beloved |
| Durga | The invincible goddess |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with D?
Tradition gives this letter to Pushya pada 4 (Da), Ashlesha pada 1 (Di), Ashlesha pada 2 (Du), Ashlesha pada 3 (De), Ashlesha pada 4 (Do), Purva Ashadha pada 2 (Dha), Purva Ashadha pada 4 (Dha), Purva Bhadrapada pada 3 (Da) and others.
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.