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Dheerav

Quick answerDheerav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "brave," "courageous," or "bold," composed of the root "dheer" (धीर) signifying steadfastness and valor.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,790
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,790

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

About the name Dheerav

Dheerav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "brave," "courageous," or "bold," composed of the root "dheer" (धीर) signifying steadfastness and valor.

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Etymology

Dheerav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "brave," "courageous," or "bold," composed of the root "dheer" (धीर) signifying steadfastness and valor. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi and Sanskrit-speaking communities, with no significant historical figures of major prominence bearing this exact name.

Dheerav currently ranks #4,790 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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