Dharampal
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dharampal
Dharampal is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Dharma" (duty, law, righteousness) and "Pal" (protector, guardian), meaning "protector of dharma" or "guardian of righteousness." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical usage by Indian freedom fighter and historian Dharampal (1922–2011), who documented India's scientific and educational heritage.
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Etymology
Dharampal is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Dharma" (duty, law, righteousness) and "Pal" (protector, guardian), meaning "protector of dharma" or "guardian of righteousness." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical usage by Indian freedom fighter and historian Dharampal (1922–2011), who documented India's scientific and educational heritage.
Dharampal currently ranks #3,194 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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