Indian name meaning
Dharma
⚥ UnisexDhar·ma · 2 syllables
Righteousness; duty; moral law
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| D | h | a | r | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Dharma carries the name number 8.
About the name Dharma
Dharma is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Righteousness; duty; moral law.”
Spoken aloud it is Dhar·ma — 2 syllables. Dharma 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 Dharma mean?
Dharma means “Righteousness; duty; moral law.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dharma a boy or a girl name?
Dharma is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dharma?
Dharma is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dharma?
Dharma has 2 syllables and is said as Dhar·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Dharma?
In the Chaldean system, Dharma has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Dharma a common name in India?
Dharma appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dharma?
For a sibling to Dharma, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damini or Nataraj all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dharma?
Karma, Fatima, Garima or Mahima share Dharma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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