👦 Dhanush — Name Meaning & Origin

Dhanush

“Bow; The bow of Rama”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiDhanu (Sagittarius)
NakshatraPurva Ashadha (pada 2) · syllable “Dha”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters7 · starts with D
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Dhanush?

Dhanush means "Bow; The bow of Rama" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Dhanush a boy or girl name?

Dhanush is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Dhanush from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dhanush?

By its first syllable "Dha", Dhanush belongs to Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi and Purva Ashadha nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Dhanush?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Dhanush adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

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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