Indian name meaning
Dhara
♀ GirlDha·ra · 2 syllables
A stream; the earth
- 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 | h | a | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Dhara carries the name number 4.
About the name Dhara
Dhara is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A stream; the earth.”
Spoken aloud it is Dha·ra — 2 syllables. Dhara 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 Dhara mean?
Dhara means “A stream; the earth.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dhara a boy or a girl name?
Dhara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dhara?
Dhara is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dhara?
Dhara has 2 syllables and is said as Dha·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Dhara?
In the Chaldean system, Dhara has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Dhara a common name in India?
Dhara appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dhara?
For a brother to Dhara, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damodar or Shravan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dhara?
Kiara, Tara, Zara or Sara share Dhara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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