Dhruva
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dhruva
The name 'Dhruva' means "the immovable, fixed, or steadfast one" and derives from the Sanskrit root *dhruv-* (ध्रुव), meaning "firm" or "constant." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, notably as the name of a prince in Hindu mythology who attained the status of the Pole Star (Dhruva Nakshatra) through his unwavering devotion.
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Etymology
The name 'Dhruva' means "the immovable, fixed, or steadfast one" and derives from the Sanskrit root *dhruv-* (ध्रुव), meaning "firm" or "constant." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, notably as the name of a prince in Hindu mythology who attained the status of the Pole Star (Dhruva Nakshatra) through his unwavering devotion.
Dhruva currently ranks #2,309 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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