Dasharath
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dasharath
Dasharath (also spelled Dasharatha) derives from Sanskrit, combining "dasha" (ten) and "ratha" (chariot), literally meaning "one with ten chariots" or metaphorically "possessing great wealth and power." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously borne by Dasharatha, the father of Rama in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, making it deeply significant in Hindu religious and literary tradition.
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Etymology
Dasharath (also spelled Dasharatha) derives from Sanskrit, combining "dasha" (ten) and "ratha" (chariot), literally meaning "one with ten chariots" or metaphorically "possessing great wealth and power." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously borne by Dasharatha, the father of Rama in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, making it deeply significant in Hindu religious and literary tradition.
Dasharath currently ranks #1,650 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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