Dushyant
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dushyant
Dushyant is a Sanskrit name derived from "duh" (difficult/hard) and "yant" (to restrain/control), meaning "one who restrains or conquers difficulties." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds historical significance as the name of a legendary king in Hindu mythology featured in the Mahabharata and Kalidasa's play Abhijñānaśākuntalam.
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Etymology
Dushyant is a Sanskrit name derived from "duh" (difficult/hard) and "yant" (to restrain/control), meaning "one who restrains or conquers difficulties." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds historical significance as the name of a legendary king in Hindu mythology featured in the Mahabharata and Kalidasa's play Abhijñānaśākuntalam.
Dushyant currently ranks #1,322 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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