Dhruvaध्रुवा
Dhruvā · traditionally used for girls
“Firm (fem.); fixed nakṣatra class”
Polar-star personified; nakṣatra class 'fixed' (Uttara Phālgunī etc.).
Starting sound and where it falls
Dhruva begins with Dhaa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Dhaa 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
Evokes steadfastness, personified as the fixed pole star.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Dhruva mean?
Dhruva (Dhruvā) is attested as “Firm (fem.); fixed nakṣatra class.” Polar-star personified; nakṣatra class 'fixed' (Uttara Phālgunī etc.).
Which nakshatra sound does Dhruva fit?
Dhruva begins with the sound Dhaa, 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 Dhruva a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Dhruva 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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