Indian name meaning
Dwarika
⚥ UnisexDwa·ri·ka · 3 syllables
The sacred city of Lord Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dwarka
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| D | w | a | r | i | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Dwarika carries the name number 8.
About the name Dwarika
Dwarika is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sacred city of Lord Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Dwa·ri·ka — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Dwarka; both spellings are the same name. Dwarika turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dwarika mean?
Dwarika means “The sacred city of Lord Krishna.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dwarika a boy or a girl name?
Dwarika is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dwarika?
Dwarika is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dwarika?
Dwarika has 3 syllables and is said as Dwa·ri·ka.
What are the other spellings of Dwarika?
Dwarika is also commonly spelled Dwarka. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dwarika?
In the Chaldean system, Dwarika has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Dwarika a common name in India?
Dwarika appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Dwarika?
For a sibling to Dwarika, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damini or Tejas all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dwarika?
Anika, Bhoomika, Devika or Sanika share Dwarika's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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