Indian name meaning
Dushyant
♂ BoyDush·yant · 2 syllables
One who destroys evil; the king in Shakuntala’s tale
- 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 | u | s | h | y | a | n | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
4 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 4 = 29, then 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Dushyant carries the name number 2.
About the name Dushyant
Dushyant is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “One who destroys evil; the king in Shakuntala’s tale.”
Spoken aloud it is Dush·yant — 2 syllables. Dushyant 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 Dushyant mean?
Dushyant means “One who destroys evil; the king in Shakuntala’s tale.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dushyant a boy or a girl name?
Dushyant is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dushyant?
Dushyant is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dushyant?
Dushyant has 2 syllables and is said as Dush·yant.
What is the numerology number of the name Dushyant?
In the Chaldean system, Dushyant has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Dushyant a common name in India?
Dushyant appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Dushyant?
For a sister to Dushyant, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Dhriti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dushyant?
Vedant, Nishant, Prashant or Siddhant share Dushyant's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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