Indian name meaning
Dharmendra
♂ BoyDhar·men·dra · 3 syllables
Lord of righteousness and dharma
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dhramender, Dharmender, Dhamender
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| D | h | a | r | m | e | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 33, then 3 + 3 = 6. So Dharmendra carries the name number 6.
About the name Dharmendra
Dharmendra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of righteousness and dharma.”
Spoken aloud it is Dhar·men·dra — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Dhramender, Dharmender or Dhamender — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Dharmendra appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dharmendra mean?
Dharmendra means “Lord of righteousness and dharma.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dharmendra a boy or a girl name?
Dharmendra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dharmendra?
Dharmendra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dharmendra?
Dharmendra has 3 syllables and is said as Dhar·men·dra.
What are the other spellings of Dharmendra?
Dharmendra is also commonly spelled Dhramender, Dharmender or Dhamender. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dharmendra?
In the Chaldean system, Dharmendra has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Dharmendra a common name in India?
Dharmendra appears 39 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Dharmendra?
For a sister to Dharmendra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Soma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dharmendra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Dharmendra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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