Damayantiदमयन्ती
Damayantī · traditionally used for girls
“Subduing (men); Nala's wife”
Daughter of King Bhīma of Vidarbha; wife of Nala; central heroine of the Nalopākhyāna in the Mahābhārata Vana-parva.
Starting sound and where it falls
Damayanti begins with Da — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Da open Pushya pada 4 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Recalls the devoted heroine of the Mahābhārata's beloved Nala legend.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Damayanti mean?
Damayanti (Damayantī) is attested as “Subduing (men); Nala's wife.” Daughter of King Bhīma of Vidarbha; wife of Nala; central heroine of the Nalopākhyāna in the Mahābhārata Vana-parva.
Which nakshatra sound does Damayanti fit?
Damayanti begins with the sound Da, which opens Pushya pada 4 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Damayanti a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Damayanti is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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