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Dhanji

Quick answerDhanji is a Gujarati name meaning "fortunate" or "blessed," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhanya" (धन्य), which signifies wealth, fortune, or gratitude.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,214
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Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageGujarati
CultureGujarati
ReligionHinduism, Jainism
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#3,214

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

About the name Dhanji

Dhanji is a Gujarati name meaning "fortunate" or "blessed," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhanya" (धन्य), which signifies wealth, fortune, or gratitude.

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Etymology

Dhanji is a Gujarati name meaning "fortunate" or "blessed," derived from the Sanskrit root "dhanya" (धन्य), which signifies wealth, fortune, or gratitude. The name is primarily used among Hindu and Jain communities in Gujarat and other parts of India, with historical usage dating back centuries in these religious traditions.

Dhanji currently ranks #3,214 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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