Indian name meaning
Dhanush
♂ BoyDha·nush · 2 syllables
A bow
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| D | h | a | n | u | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
4 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 5 = 29, then 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Dhanush carries the name number 2.
About the name Dhanush
Dhanush is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A bow.”
Spoken aloud it is Dha·nush — 2 syllables. Dhanush 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 Dhanush mean?
Dhanush means “A bow.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dhanush a boy or a girl name?
Dhanush is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dhanush?
Dhanush is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dhanush?
Dhanush has 2 syllables and is said as Dha·nush.
What is the numerology number of the name Dhanush?
In the Chaldean system, Dhanush has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Dhanush a common name in India?
Dhanush does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Dhanush?
For a sister to Dhanush, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Sachi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dhanush?
Aarush, Aayush, Kush or Piyush share Dhanush's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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