👦 Dhruva — Name Meaning & Origin

Dhruva

“Pole Star; Firm”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiDhanu (Sagittarius)
NakshatraPurva Ashadha (pada 2) · syllable “Dhu”
Numerology11 — intuitive and inspiring (master number 11)
Letters6 · starts with D
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Dhruva?

Dhruva means "Pole Star; Firm" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Dhruva a boy or girl name?

Dhruva is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Dhruva from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dhruva?

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

What is the lucky number for Dhruva?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Dhruva adds up to 11, linked with being intuitive and inspiring (master number 11).

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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