Duryodhan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Duryodhan
Duryodhan is a Sanskrit name composed of "Duryo" (difficult/hard) and "dhan" (to bear/endure), meaning "one who is hard to bear" or "difficult to manage." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously borne by the antagonist protagonist of the Mahabharata, the eldest Kaurava prince whose actions triggered the great war.
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Etymology
Duryodhan is a Sanskrit name composed of "Duryo" (difficult/hard) and "dhan" (to bear/endure), meaning "one who is hard to bear" or "difficult to manage." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously borne by the antagonist protagonist of the Mahabharata, the eldest Kaurava prince whose actions triggered the great war.
Duryodhan currently ranks #3,097 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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