Dasarath
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dasarath
Dasarath (also spelled Dasharatha) means "ten chariots" or "ten warriors," derived from Sanskrit "dasa" (ten) and "ratha" (chariot/warrior).
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Etymology
Dasarath (also spelled Dasharatha) means "ten chariots" or "ten warriors," derived from Sanskrit "dasa" (ten) and "ratha" (chariot/warrior). The name has roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indo-European linguistic traditions.
The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and appears throughout Indian mythology, most notably as the father of Rama in the Ramayana, one of Hinduism's central epic texts. It remains common in India and among Hindu communities worldwide.
Dasarath currently ranks #4,702 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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