Indian name meaning
Dashrath
♂ BoyDash·rath · 2 syllables
The father of Lord Rama; one with a mighty chariot
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dasharath
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| D | a | s | h | r | a | t | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Dashrath carries the name number 7.
About the name Dashrath
Dashrath is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The father of Lord Rama; one with a mighty chariot.”
Spoken aloud it is Dash·rath — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Dasharath; both spellings are the same name. Dashrath 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 Dashrath mean?
Dashrath means “The father of Lord Rama; one with a mighty chariot.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dashrath a boy or a girl name?
Dashrath is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dashrath?
Dashrath is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dashrath?
Dashrath has 2 syllables and is said as Dash·rath.
What are the other spellings of Dashrath?
Dashrath is also commonly spelled Dasharath. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dashrath?
In the Chaldean system, Dashrath has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Dashrath a common name in India?
Dashrath appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dashrath?
For a sister to Dashrath, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Antara all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dashrath?
Jagannath, Raghunath, Vishwanath or Somnath share Dashrath's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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