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Dharini

Quick answerDharini is a Sanskrit name derived from "Dharani," meaning "earth" or "supporter," with roots in the Sanskrit word "dhara" (धारा) signifying sustenance and support.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,691
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu/Buddhist
ReligionHinduism/Buddhism
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,691

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

About the name Dharini

Dharini is a Sanskrit name derived from "Dharani," meaning "earth" or "supporter," with roots in the Sanskrit word "dhara" (धारा) signifying sustenance and support.

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Etymology

Dharini is a Sanskrit name derived from "Dharani," meaning "earth" or "supporter," with roots in the Sanskrit word "dhara" (धारा) signifying sustenance and support. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, with historical usage documented in Hindu mythology and Buddhist texts.

Dharini currently ranks #2,691 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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