Indian name meaning
Dakshina
♀ GirlDak·shi·na · 3 syllables
An offering; skilful; the south
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| D | a | k | s | h | i | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Dakshina carries the name number 4.
About the name Dakshina
Dakshina is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “An offering; skilful; the south.”
Spoken aloud it is Dak·shi·na — 3 syllables. Dakshina is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dakshina mean?
Dakshina means “An offering; skilful; the south.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dakshina a boy or a girl name?
Dakshina is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dakshina?
Dakshina is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dakshina?
Dakshina has 3 syllables and is said as Dak·shi·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Dakshina?
In the Chaldean system, Dakshina has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Dakshina a common name in India?
Dakshina appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dakshina?
For a brother to Dakshina, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damodar or Vidit all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dakshina?
Naina, Trina, Christina or Alina share Dakshina's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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