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Darshana

“Darshana derives from Sanskrit दर्शन (darśana), meaning "vision," "sight," or "philosophy," with the root "darsh" meaning "to see" or "to perceive." The term is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, where it refers to both the act of seeing a deity and the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.”

Marathi · Girl · 3 syllables

D
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,471
TrendRevival
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginMarathi
LanguageMarathi
CultureMarathi
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 22
Global rank#1,342

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Darshana

Darshana derives from Sanskrit दर्शन (darśana), meaning "vision," "sight," or "philosophy," with the root "darsh" meaning "to see" or "to perceive." The term is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, where it refers to both the act of seeing a deity and the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.

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Etymology

Darshana derives from Sanskrit दर्शन (darśana), meaning "vision," "sight," or "philosophy," with the root "darsh" meaning "to see" or "to perceive." The term is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, where it refers to both the act of seeing a deity and the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.

Darshana currently ranks #15,471 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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