Darukaदारुक
Dāruka · traditionally used for boys
“Krishna's beloved charioteer”
Dāruka, the loyal sārathi of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, appears repeatedly in the Mahābhārata (Udyoga, Drona, Mauṣala Parvans). MW: 'N. of Krishna's charioteer'.
Starting sound and where it falls
Daruka begins with Daa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Daa 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: Dāruka (Mbh charioteer).
Cultural context
Evokes loyalty and devotion, honoring Krishna's faithful charioteer.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Daruka mean?
Daruka (Dāruka) is attested as “Krishna's beloved charioteer.” Dāruka, the loyal sārathi of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, appears repeatedly in the Mahābhārata (Udyoga, Drona, Mauṣala Parvans). MW: 'N. of Krishna's charioteer'.
Which nakshatra sound does Daruka fit?
Daruka begins with the sound Daa, 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 Daruka a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Daruka is traditionally used for boys.
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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