Looking for a Hindu baby boy name starting with the letter D? Here are 112 Hindu boy names beginning with D, each with its meaning, including Daaksh (Able, competent), Daanvir (Generous, charitable), Daksha (Capable, skillful).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu boy names starting with D and their meanings
Daaksh – Able, competent
Daanvir – Generous, charitable
Daksha – Capable, skillful
Dakshesh – Lord Shiva
Daman – Controller, conqueror
Damodar – Lord Krishna
Dandapani – Lord Shiva
Darshit – One who sees, visionary
Darshan – Vision, blessing
Darshil – Observant, perceptive
Dattatreya – Hindu trinity incarnate
Datta – Given, donated
Dayakar – Merciful
Dayanand – Bliss of compassion
Debashish – Blessing of God
Deepak – Lamp, light
Deependra – King of light
Deepesh – Lord of light
Devadatt – Given by God
Devaj – Son of God
Devakinandan – Son of Devaki (Krishna)
Deval – Sacred, divine
Devang – Part of God
Devansh – Part of God
Devarchit – Worshipped by gods
Devbrat – Bhishma, devoted one
Devdutt – Gift of God
Devesh – Lord of gods
Deviprasad – Goddess’s blessing
Devnarayan – Lord Vishnu
Devraj – King of gods (Indra)
Devvrat – Pious vow
Dhairya – Patience, courage
Dhairyashil – Patient and steady
Dhaksh – Smart, capable
Dhananjay – Arjuna, winner of wealth
Dhanesh – Lord of wealth (Kubera)
Dhanraj – King of wealth
Dhanvin – Wealthy, prosperous
Dharanidhar – Lord Vishnu
Dharmadev – God of righteousness
Dharmendra – King of justice
Dharmesh – Lord of dharma
Dhaval – White, pure
Dheer – Brave, calm
Dheeraj – Patience, courage
Dhiren – Strong, courageous
Dhrisht – Bold, courageous
Dhritiman – Steady, determined
Dhruv – Firm, constant (Pole Star)
Digambar – Lord Shiva
Digant – Horizon
Diganth – Infinite space
Dilip – King Dilip
Dinakar – Sun
Dinesh – Lord of the day (Sun)
Dipendu – Moon of lamps
Divakar – Sun
Divit – Immortal
Divyansh – Divine part
Dron – Great teacher
Dronacharya – Legendary guru
Drupad – King of Panchala
Dundubhi – Drum, celestial sound
Durgesh – Lord of forts
Durgadas – Servant of Durga
Durjaya – Invincible
Dushyant – King, Shakuntala’s husband
Dwarkadheesh – Lord Krishna
Dwij – Twice-born, learned
Daksh – Skillful; Capable
Dev – God; Divine
Dhanush – Bow
Daivik – Divine
Dakshin – South, skilled
Damodara – Lord Krishna
Darpan – Mirror
Dasharath – Father of Lord Rama
Deenanath – Protector of the poor
Deenadayal – Kind to the poor
Deepankar – One who lights lamps
Deepansh – Part of light
Deepraj – Lord of lamps
Devaansh – Part of God
Devadas – Servant of God
Devendra – King of gods, Indra
Devarsh – Divine sage
Devamitra – Friend of God
Devanand – Joy of God
Devashish – Blessing of God
Devendran – King of gods
Dhanvantari – Physician of the gods
Dharam – Religion, righteousness
Dharmik – Religious
Dhawal – White, pure
Dhimant – Intelligent
Dhruvank – Steady
Dhyan – Meditation
Dibyendu – Divine moon
Digvijay – Conqueror of directions
Dikshit – Initiated
Dipankar – Lamp lighter
Divyesh – Divine lord
Drishan – Sun
Drupada – King of Panchala
Durvesh – Guardian
Dwaipayan – Sage Vyasa
Dwarkanath – Lord Krishna
Dyumna – Glorious
Dayal – Kind
Devank – Divine
Dhanvir – Brave and wealthy
Tips for choosing the right name
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
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