Dhanushधनुष
Dhanush · traditionally used for boys
“a bow”
Monier-Williams s.v. dhanus: 'a bow; the sign Sagittarius; a measure of length'
Starting sound and where it falls
Dhanush 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.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the bow, a classical symbol of skill and heroic strength.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Dhanush mean?
Dhanush (Dhanush) is attested as “a bow.” Monier-Williams s.v. dhanus: 'a bow; the sign Sagittarius; a measure of length'
Which nakshatra sound does Dhanush fit?
Dhanush 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 Dhanush a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Dhanush 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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