Indian name meaning
Dara
♂ BoyDa·ra · 2 syllables
A lord; a possessor of wealth
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| D | a | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8. So Dara carries the name number 8.
About the name Dara
Dara is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lord; a possessor of wealth.”
Spoken aloud it is Da·ra — 2 syllables. Dara 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 Dara mean?
Dara means “A lord; a possessor of wealth.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Dara a boy or a girl name?
Dara is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dara?
Dara is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Dara?
Dara has 2 syllables and is said as Da·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Dara?
In the Chaldean system, Dara has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Dara a common name in India?
Dara appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dara?
For a sister to Dara, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Dariya, Dilbar, Gulnaz or Nargis all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dara?
Kiara, Tara, Zara or Sara share Dara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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