Dhairyaधैर्य
Dhairya · traditionally used for boys
“Patience; courage”
MW noun dhairya (patience) used as a modern masculine given name; not classically attested as a personal name.
Starting sound and where it falls
Dhairya begins with Dha — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Dha open Purva Ashadha pada 2 and Purva Ashadha pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
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Cultural context
A modern name evoking patience and steady courage in the face of hardship.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Dhairya mean?
Dhairya (Dhairya) is attested as “Patience; courage.” MW noun dhairya (patience) used as a modern masculine given name; not classically attested as a personal name.
Which nakshatra sound does Dhairya fit?
Dhairya begins with the sound Dha, which opens Purva Ashadha pada 2 and Purva Ashadha pada 4. 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 Dhairya a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Dhairya 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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