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Dhanam

Quick answerDhanam is a Sanskrit name meaning "wealth" or "riches," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhana" (धन).

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,606
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Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,606

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

About the name Dhanam

Dhanam is a Sanskrit name meaning "wealth" or "riches," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhana" (धन).

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Etymology

Dhanam is a Sanskrit name meaning "wealth" or "riches," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhana" (धन). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in ancient Sanskrit literature and Vedic traditions where wealth was considered a valued attribute.

Dhanam currently ranks #1,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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