Indian name meaning
Dharmpal
♂ BoyDhar·mpal · 2 syllables
A protector of righteousness
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dharampal, Dharmapal
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| D | h | a | r | m | p | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 3 = 28, then 2 + 8 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Dharmpal carries the name number 1.
About the name Dharmpal
Dharmpal 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 protector of righteousness.”
Spoken aloud it is Dhar·mpal — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Dharampal or Dharmapal — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Dharmpal turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dharmpal mean?
Dharmpal means “A protector of righteousness.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dharmpal a boy or a girl name?
Dharmpal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dharmpal?
Dharmpal is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dharmpal?
Dharmpal has 2 syllables and is said as Dhar·mpal.
What are the other spellings of Dharmpal?
Dharmpal is also commonly spelled Dharampal or Dharmapal. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dharmpal?
In the Chaldean system, Dharmpal has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Dharmpal a common name in India?
Dharmpal appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Dharmpal?
For a sister to Dharmpal, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Anchal all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dharmpal?
Gopal, Amritpal, Yashpal or Rampal share Dharmpal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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