Dharmpal
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dharmpal
Dharmpal is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Dharma" (righteousness, cosmic law, duty) and "Pal" (protector, guardian), meaning "protector of dharma" or "upholder of righteousness." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, particularly among Indian communities, with historical usage among prominent figures in Indian independence and reform movements.
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Etymology
Dharmpal is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Dharma" (righteousness, cosmic law, duty) and "Pal" (protector, guardian), meaning "protector of dharma" or "upholder of righteousness." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, particularly among Indian communities, with historical usage among prominent figures in Indian independence and reform movements.
Dharmpal currently ranks #2,354 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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