Dhruti
India · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dhruti
The name Dhruti (also spelled Dhriti) means "patience," "courage," or "firmness" in Sanskrit, deriving from the root *dhṛ* meaning "to hold" or "to sustain." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, with historical significance in Hindu philosophy as one of the three qualities (along with *kṣamā* and *dama*) that constitute the virtue of self-control in texts like the Bhagavad Gita.
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Etymology
The name Dhruti (also spelled Dhriti) means "patience," "courage," or "firmness" in Sanskrit, deriving from the root *dhṛ* meaning "to hold" or "to sustain." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, with historical significance in Hindu philosophy as one of the three qualities (along with *kṣamā* and *dama*) that constitute the virtue of self-control in texts like the Bhagavad Gita.
Dhruti currently ranks #6,704 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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