👧 Dakshina — Name Meaning & Origin

Dakshina

“Gift; The goddess of sacrificial fees”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada (pada 3) · syllable “Da”
Numerology4 — practical, loyal and hard-working
Letters8 · starts with D
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Dakshina?

Dakshina means "Gift; The goddess of sacrificial fees" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Dakshina a boy or girl name?

Dakshina is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Dakshina from?

Dakshina is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Dakshina?

By its first syllable "Da", Dakshina belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Dakshina?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Dakshina adds up to 4, linked with being practical, loyal and hard-working.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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