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Name Meaning Religion
Dehay Dhayan Hindu
Deja Already Hindu
Dekshit Prepared, Initiated Hindu
Dekshitha Initiation, Prepared Hindu
Dekshna Hindu
Delakshi Fortune Hindu
Deleena Good looking Hindu
Delisha Happy & make others Happy Muslim
Delnaz Darling of the heart Muslim
Delnia Calm Muslim
Delshad Happy Muslim
Dema The rainy cloud, Down pour Muslim
Demdhendra Hindu
Demira Devotee of Lord Krishna Hindu
Denadayal Humble and merciful Hindu
Denish Happy, Joyful Hindu
Densi Hindu
Derifa Graceful Muslim
Deshak One who directs, Guide, One who governs, Ruler, Showing, Pointing out Hindu
Deshani Queen of the country Hindu
Deshanth Hindu
Desharanjini Name of a Raga Hindu
Deshavanth Hindu
Deshayan Unknown Hindu
Deshik Guru Hindu
Deshika Hindu
Deshna Offering, Gift Hindu
Deshnee Hindu
Deshva Hindu
Desiha Happy, Lemon Hindu
Desika Hindu
Desna Offering, Gift Hindu
Despina In hebrew it means bee but in greek it means lady Hindu
Dev God, King, light, heavenly, Cloud Hindu
Devkumar Son of God Hindu
Deva God, King, Light, Heavenly, Cloud Hindu
Devaansh Part of God, Eternal part of God, Demigod Hindu
Devaarti Aarti of God Hindu
Devabrata Bhishma Hindu
Devachandra Moon among the gods Hindu
Devadars Worshipper of God Hindu
Devadarshan Familiar with the gods Hindu
Devadarshini Goddess Hindu
Devadas Servant of God, Follower of God Hindu
Devadathan Gift of God Hindu
Devadatt Gift of the God Hindu
Devadatta Given by God Hindu
Devadeva Lord of all lords Hindu
Devadhipa Lord of the god Hindu
Devadidev The God of the gods Hindu
Devaditya God of The Sun Hindu
Devadutt King, Gift of God Hindu
Devadyumna Glory of the god Hindu
Devagandhari Name of a Raga Hindu
Devagnya Goddess Lakshmi, Worship of Ishta Deva Hindu
Devagya With knowledge of God Hindu
Devahasini Hindu
Devahuti Daughter of Manu (Daughter of Maalik bin Amr al adwaniyah) Hindu
Devain Divine Hindu
Devaj From God, Born of the gods Hindu
Devaja Born from God Hindu
Devajith One who conquered devas Hindu
Devajuta The one with the good Hindu
Devajyoti Brightness of the Lord Hindu
Devak Divine Hindu
Devakali Name of a Indian music Raagini Hindu
Devakantha Beloved to god Hindu
Devakanya Celestial maiden, Divine damsel Hindu
Devaki Divine, Mother of Lord Krishna (Krishna's mother and the wife of Vasudeva, a chief of the Vrishni clan. Sister of Kamsa, she was imprisoned by him soon after her marriage.) Hindu
Devakinandan Name of Lord Krishna Hindu
Devakiri Name of a Raagini Hindu
Deval Name of a saint, Divine, Holy, Dedicated to the gods Hindu
Devala Dedicated to the gods, The personification of music Hindu
Devalatha Divine wine Hindu
Devalekha Celestial beauty Hindu
Devalina Like a Goddess Hindu
Devamadana Gladdening to gods Hindu
Devamani Lord Ayyappa, Jewel of the gods Hindu
Devamanohari Name of a Raga Hindu
Devamata Mother Goddess Hindu
Devamati Godly minded, Virtuous Hindu
Devamayi Divine, Illusion Hindu
Devamsh Hindu
Devan Like a God, Food offered to the gods, Holy Hindu
Devanand Joy of God, Son of God Hindu
Devananda Gods Joy Hindu
Devanandan Joy of God, Son of God Hindu
Devanathan Godly Hindu
Devand Hindu
Devang Divine, Part of God, Like a God Hindu
Devangana Celestial maiden Hindu
Devangi Like a Goddess Hindu
Devani Shining, Goddess Hindu
Devank Godly Hindu
Devansh Part of God, Eternal part of God, Demigod Hindu
Devansha Part of God, Eternal part of God, Demigod Hindu
Devanshi Divine, Part of God Hindu
Devanshu Hindu
Devantakanashakarin Destroyer of evils and asuras Hindu
DevaPad Divine feet Hindu
Devapi An ancient king Hindu
Devappa Father of king Hindu
Devapriyan Darling to God Hindu
Devarahalli Hindu
Devaraj King among the gods, Name of Lord Indra Hindu
Devarajalu King of the gods, Buddha Hindu
Devarajan Name of Lord Perumal Hindu
Devaraju King of God Hindu
Devarishi Rishi among the Gods Hindu
Devarpana Offerings to the gods Hindu
Devarsh Gods gift Hindu
Devarshee A God like saint. Devarshee was used for naradmuni because he was the son of Brahma and was the saint of Lord Vishnu Bhagwan, Goddess Lakshmi Hindu
Devarshi Teacher of the God, Sage of the devas Hindu
Devarsi Teacher of the God, Sage of the devas Hindu
Devarya Divine belief Hindu
Devasena Lord subramanians consort Hindu
Devasenapati Lord Murugan, Consort of Devasena, The army chief of heavenly gods, Lord Murugan Hindu
Devashish Benediction of God, Pleased by the gods Hindu
Devashree Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty Hindu
Devasmitha With a devine smile Hindu
Devasree Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty Hindu
Devasri A God like saint. Devarshee was used for naradmuni because he was the son of Brahma and was the saint of Lord Vishnu Bhagwan, Goddess Lakshmi Hindu
Devatha Deity Hindu
Devatma Deity incarnate Sikh
Devavarnini Daughter of sage bharadvaja Hindu
Devavrat Oath of God, Another name of Bhishma Hindu
Devavrata One who accepts all penances Hindu
Devavrath Oath of God, Another name of Bhishma Hindu
Devayan Hindu
Devayani Gracious Hindu
Devbrata Bhishma Hindu
Devdakshak Hindu
Devdan The gift of the gods Hindu
Devdarsh Worshipper of God Hindu
Devdas Servant of God, Follower of God Hindu
Devdath God given Hindu
Devdatta Given by God Hindu
Devdeep Hindu
Devdharsh Worshipper of God Hindu
Devdutta King, Gift of God Hindu
Deveena Blessing, Eye of God, Resembling a Goddess, Blessing Hindu
Deven King of the gods, Another name for Lord Indra Hindu
Devendar King of lords Sikh
Devender God Hindu
Devendra King of the gods, Lord Indra Hindu
Devendran King of the Gods, Lord Indra Hindu
Devendranath Lord of the King of the Gods Hindu
Devendrashika Protector of all gods Hindu
Devesh King of the gods, Another name for Indra, God of the gods Hindu
Deveshi Chief among the Goddess, Goddess Durga Hindu
Deveshwar Lord Shiva, Lord of the devas Hindu
Devesi Chief among the Goddess, Goddess Durga Hindu
Devgarbha Goddess Durga, Divine child Hindu
Devguru Teacher of the Gods (Brihaspati) Hindu
Devi Goddess, Queen, Noblewoman, Holy Hindu
Deviprasad Gift of Goddess Hindu
Devipriya Name of a Raga Hindu
Devidas Servant, devotee of Goddess Hindu
Devik Devine Hindu
Devika Minor deity, A river in the himalayas, Minor Goddess Hindu
Deviki From the Goddess Hindu
Devilal Son of Goddess Hindu
Devin Resembling a God, Poet, One who takes chances, Fawn Hindu
Devina Blessing, Eye of God, Resembling a Goddess, Blessing Hindu
Devinder Fostered by God Hindu
Deviprasad Gift of Goddess Hindu
Devipriya Name of a Raga Hindu
Devish Chief of the gods, King of the gods, Another name for Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Indra Hindu
Devisha Peace, Intelligent, Lovable, Preety Hindu
Devishi Chief among the Goddess, Goddess Durga Hindu
Devjani Beloved, Adorable Hindu
Devjeet Triumph of the God Sikh
Devji Belonging to the gods Hindu
Devjot Godly light Sikh
Devkanya Celestial maiden, Divine damsel Hindu
Devki Divine, Mother of Lord Krishna Hindu
Devkumar Son of God Hindu
Devmani Divine gift Hindu
Devmukil Hindu
Devna Godly Hindu
Devnarayan King Hindu
Devnath King of the Gods Hindu
Devnil Hindu
Devoshri The diamond of Kohinoor Hindu
Devpad Divine feet Hindu
Devpreet Love for God Sikh
Devprita Hindu
Devraj King among the gods, Name of Lord Indra Hindu
Devrat Spiritual, Name of An ancient king Hindu
Devsena Army of gods Hindu
Devshree Goddess Laxmi, Approaching the gods, Worshipping, Another name of Lakshmi, Divine Goddess Hindu
Devvrat Bhishma Hindu
Devvrata Spiritual, Name of An ancient king Hindu
Devwanti Hindu
Devya Divine power Hindu
Devyahnan Hindu
Devyam A part of divine Hindu
Devyan Serving the gods, Chariot of the gods Hindu
Devyani Like a Goddess, Serving the gods, Chariot of the gods, One invested with divine power (Daughter of Shukraacharya) Hindu
Devyansh Part of God part of the divine light Hindu
Devyashi Divine blessings Hindu
Devyosha Wife of a god Hindu
Dewansh Part of God, Eternal part of God, Demigod Hindu
Dewesh King of the gods, Another name for Indra, God of the gods Hindu
Deyaan Concentration Hindu
Deyashini Hindu
Deydeepya Hindu
Deyvayanakantan Lord Murugan, Consort of Devayani Hindu
Dhaara Rain, Constant flow, One who holds, One who sustains, The earth, Gold Hindu
Dhaaran Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dhaarani The earth, Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dhaavak Swift, A poet in the Harsha dynasty, Runner Hindu
Dhaavit Cleaned, Purified Hindu
Dhadhichi Well known sage Hindu
Dhaerye Patience, Patient, Courage Hindu
Dhairya Patience, Patient, Courage Hindu
Dhairyashil Statue of courage and patience Hindu
Dhairyya Patience Hindu
Dhaivat Luck, Powerful, Divinity, Heart of the gods Hindu
Dhakir One who remembers God Muslim
Dhakirah One who remembers God frequently Muslim
Dhakiy Intelligent, Bright Muslim
Dhakiyah Bright, Intelligent Muslim
Dhakshana Hindu
Dhakshatha Consort of Lord Shiva Hindu
Dhakshaya The earth (Wife of Lord Shiva) Hindu
Dhakshesh Lord Shiva, Lord of Daksha, An epithet of Shiva Hindu
Dhakshinya Goddess Parvati, Daughter of Daksh Hindu
Dhakshita Skill Hindu
Dhakshitha Skill Hindu
Dhaksina Hindu
Dhakwan Intelligent Muslim
Dham Strength, Light, Power, Place of pilgrimage Hindu
Dhaman Ray, Light, Majesty, Glory, Splendor, Strength, Power, Home Hindu
Dhamendra Dharm Dev Hindu
Dhamini Lightning, Conquering, Self-controlled Hindu
Dhamnalakhmi Hindu
Dhamodhar Rope tied around Lord Krishna, A name of Lord Krishna Hindu
Dhan Money, Wealth Hindu
Dhana Money, Wealth Hindu
Dhanalakshmi Goddess of wealth Hindu
Dhanapriya Loved by wealth Hindu
Dhanadeepa Lord of wealth Hindu
Dhanadhanyaki Bestower of wealth and food grains Hindu
Dhanajay Hindu
Dhanajayan Lord Murugan, Conquering booty, Victorious in battle, An epithet of Soma, Name of fire, An epithet of Arjun, Name of a nag, Name of Vishnu Hindu
Dhanaji Rich Hindu
Dhanajit Wealth Hindu
Dhanalakshmi Goddess of wealth Hindu
Dhananad Pleasure of having wealth Hindu
Dhananjay One who wins wealth Hindu
Dhananjaya Partha, Arjun, Agni God, Fire Hindu
Dhanapati Lord of wealth Hindu
Dhanapriya Loved by wealth Hindu
Dhanarjan Money earner Hindu
Dhanashree Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music Hindu
Dhanashri Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music Hindu
Dhanasvi Fortune Hindu
Dhanavanthi Very quit, Holding wealth Hindu
Dhanavathi Holding wealth Hindu
Dhaneesh Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy Hindu
Dhanesh Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy Hindu
Dhaneshi Having knowledge of the subject Hindu
Dhaneshvar God of wealth Hindu
Dhaneshwar God of money Hindu
Dhaneswar God of wealth Hindu
Dhani Wealthy, Lord of wealth Hindu
Dhanish Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy Hindu
Dhanisha Hindu
Dhanishka Hindu
Dhanishta A star Hindu
Dhanishtha A star Hindu
Dhanisth Dhanvan Hindu
Dhanith Hindu
Dhaniya Goddess name Hindu
Dhanjay Lord Krishna, Winning wealth, One who conquers over richness, Victorious over worldly objects Hindu
Dhanjeet Wealth Sikh
Dhanjot Light of wealth Sikh
Dhanmeet One who is friendly with charity Sikh
Dhanpal Preserver of wealth Hindu
Dhanraj Lord Kuber Hindu
Dhanshika Hindu
Dhanshree Goddess Lakshmi, Wealth & Lakshmi conjoined, Name of a raaginee Hindu
Dhansika Hindu
Dhansith Wealth Hindu
Dhansukh Wealthy, Happy Hindu
Dhanu Name of a Hindu Rashi sagittarius Hindu
Dhanuja Arujuna wiil Hindu
Dhanunjay Hindu
Dhanunjaya Partha, Arjun, Agni God, Fire Hindu
Dhanurdhara One with a bow in hand Hindu
Dhanus A bow in hand Hindu
Dhanush A bow in hand Hindu
Dhanusha Bow, Genuine Hindu
Dhanushka Dhan, Wealth Hindu
Dhanushri The bow or name of a Hindu Rashi sagittarius Hindu
Dhanushya Selvem Hindu
Dhanusri The bow or name of a Hindu Rashi sagittarius Hindu
Dhanvant Wealthy Hindu
Dhanvantari Doctor of the gods Hindu
Dhanvanth Wealthy Hindu
Dhanvanti Very quit, Holding wealth Hindu
Dhanvi Wealthy Hindu
Dhanvika Hindu
Dhanvin Lord Shiva, A name of Lord Rama Hindu
Dhanvine Lord Shiva, A name of Lord Rama Hindu
Dhanya Great, Worthy, Fortunate, Auspicious, Happy Hindu
Dhanyashree Blessed, Thankful, Great or personification of gratitude, Lucky or giver of wealth Hindu
Dhanyasree Blessed, Thankful, Great or personification of gratitude, Lucky or giver of wealth Hindu
Dhanyasri Blessed, Thankful, Great or personification of gratitude, Lucky or giver of wealth Hindu
Dhanyata Success, Fulfilment, Money and good luck, Thankful, Blessed Hindu
Dhanyatha Success, Fulfilment, Money and good luck, Thankful, Blessed Hindu
Dhanyavi Hindu
Dhanyta Success, Fulfilment, Money and good luck, Thankful, Blessed Hindu
Dhar Mountain, Holding, Sustaining, The earth Hindu
Dhara Rain, Constant flow, One who holds, One who sustains, The earth, Gold Hindu
Dharahasi Smile Hindu
Dharahasini Always smile Hindu
Dharam Religion, Law religious Hindu
Dharama Dharm Hindu
Dharamdeep Lamp of religion Sikh
Dharamdev God of faith Sikh
Dharamjyot Light of righteousness and virtues Sikh
Dharamleen One absorbed in righteousness Sikh
Dharamnishth One who has faith in religion Hindu
Dharampal The supporter of righteousness Sikh
Dharampreet Love of faith Sikh
Dharamsheel Holy Sikh
Dharamveer One who gets victory on religion Hindu
Dharamvir One who gets victory on religion Hindu
Dharana Is associated to Lord Murugan Hindu
Dharaneesh Hindu
Dharani The earth, Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dharanidhar Shesh, The cosmic serpent Hindu
Dharanishwar Hindu
Dharasutha Goddess Durga, She who is the daughter of the mountain Hindu
Dharati Earth Hindu
Dharavira Hindu
Dharendra King of the earth Hindu
Dharesh Lord of land Hindu
Dharika Maiden Hindu
Dharinan Supporter of Dharma, Observer of the right path Hindu
Dharinee The earth Hindu
Dharini The earth, Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dharish Glistening Hindu
Dharithri The earth Hindu
Dharitree The earth Hindu
Dharitri The earth Hindu
Dhariya Patience Hindu
Dharm Highest Dharma Hindu
Dharma Religion, Law religious Hindu
Dharmachandra Moon of Dharma Hindu
Dharmadas One who serves his religion Hindu
Dharmadev Lord of law Hindu
Dharmadhyaksha The Lord of Dharma Hindu
Dharmaditya Son of Dharma Hindu
Dharmaja Mother of Dharma, Swaminarayan sampraday name Hindu
Dharmaketu Who upholds the right way Hindu
Dharmakirti Fame of religion Hindu
Dharmanand One who takes pleasure in his religion Hindu
Dharmansh Hindu
Dharmapal Protector of his religion Hindu
Dharmaraj King of religion Hindu
Dharmavati Name of a Raga Hindu
Dharmaveer Protector of religion Hindu
Dharmavratha One of the consorts of sage Marichi Hindu
Dharmee Religious Hindu
Dharmender Lord of Dharma Sikh
Dharmendra King of religion Hindu
Dharmendu Light of religion Hindu
Dharmesh Master of religion Hindu
Dharmi Religious Hindu
Dharmik One who gives charity, A name of Lord Ganesh Hindu
Dharmika Hindu
Dharmil Good religeonist Hindu
Dharmishta Lord of Dharma, Wants religion Hindu
Dharmishtha Lord of Dharma, Wants religion Hindu
Dharmista Lord of Dharma, Wants religion Hindu
Dharmjot Light of religious Sikh
Dharmpal Protector of religion Hindu
Dharmraj Hindu
Dharmtat Holy one full of virtue Sikh
Dharmveer Protector of religion Hindu
Dharna The earth, Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dharneesh Hindu
Dharnendra Yaksha of Lord parshwnath Hindu
Dharni The earth, Keeping, Protecting Hindu
Dharnidhar Hindu
Dharnitha Earth Hindu
Dharsa See, Perceive, Vision Hindu
Dharsan Vision, Knowledge, Observation, Doctrine, Philosophy, Perceive or vision or paying respect or religious text Hindu
Dharsanth Hindu
Dharshan Vision, Knowledge, Observation, Doctrine, Philosophy, Perceive or vision or paying respect or religious text Hindu
Dharshaneeya Hindu
Dharshani The one who blessed, Beautiful, Another name for Goddess Durga Hindu
Dharshika Perceiver Hindu
Dharshini Someone who see Hindu
Dharshinika Hindu
Dharshith Display, Signs Hindu
Dharshitha Sight, Shown Hindu
Dharsini Someone who see Hindu
Dharti Earth Hindu
Dharun Supporting, Another name for Brahma, Upholding Hindu
Dharuna Supporting Hindu
Dharunya Hindu
Dharv Satisfaction Hindu
Dharvan A winner Sikh
Dharvesh Lord of truth, Holy Man Hindu
Dharvi Hindu
Dharvin Blend of daryl and marvin Hindu
Dharya River, Possesses a lot, Wealthy Hindu
Dhatri Earth Hindu
Dhatuvardani Name of a Raga Hindu
Dhaval Fair complexioned, Pure, Dazzling, White, Handsome Hindu
Dhavalaa Fair complexioned Hindu
Dhavalachandra White Moon Hindu
Dhavalambari Name of a Raga Hindu
Dhavalya Hindu
Dhavesh Hindu
Dhavishi Hindu
Dhavni Noise, Sound Hindu
Dhavnit Bard Hindu
Dhawal Fair complexioned, Pure, Dazzling, White, Handsome Hindu
Dhawan Hindu
Dhawni Noise, Sound Hindu
Dhea Kindness, Goddess Hindu
Dheeksha Initiation, Sacrifice, Preparation for ceremony Hindu
Dheekshit Fair complexioned Hindu
Dheekshith Fair complexioned Hindu
Dheekshitha Initiation, Prepared Hindu
Dheeman Intelligent, Wise, Prudent, Learned Hindu
Dheemant Wise, Intelligent, Prudent, Learned Hindu
Dheemat Wise, Learned, Prudent Hindu
Dheeptha Goddess Lakshmi, Name of several plants with bright red flowers, Shining Hindu
Dheer Gentle, Wise, Calm, Clever, Resolute, Firm, Patient Hindu
Dheera Courageous Hindu
Dheeraj Patience, Consolation, Born of tolerance, Clever, Calm, Resolute, Firm Hindu
Dheeran Achiever, Devoted Hindu
Dheerandra God of courage, Lord of the brave Hindu
Dheeravi One who is courageous Hindu
Dheerendra God of courage, Lord of the brave Hindu
Dheerkhabaahu One of the kauravas Hindu
Dheertha Capable Hindu
Dheeshithan Lord Murugan name Hindu
Dheeti Thought, Idea, Prayer, Wisdom Hindu
Dheetik Considerate, Clever Hindu
Dheevashini Hindu
Dheivamani Blessed gem Hindu
Dhenuka Derived from kamadhenu Hindu
Dherya Petience Hindu
Dheskanth Hindu
Dhevan Godly Hindu
Dhevaneyan Pious Hindu
Dhey Karna Hindu
Dheyanshi God of meditation Hindu
Dheyria Hindu
Dhianjog Union with meditation Sikh
Dhianjot Enlightened by meditation Sikh
Dhianni Meditative one Sikh
Dhikshit Initiated Hindu
Dhilan Son of the waves Hindu
Dhilen Name of thilai Hindu
Dhilson Hindu
Dhimahi Wisdom Hindu
Dhimant Wise, Intelligent, Prudent, Learned Hindu
Dhinak The Sun Hindu
Dhinakar The Sun Hindu
Dhinakaran The Sun Hindu
Dhinanta Evening Hindu
Dhipin Exciting Hindu
Dhir Gentle, Wise, Calm, Clever, Resolute, Firm, Patient Hindu
Dhiraj Goddess Parvati, Purity, Gift from God, One who protects, Night prayer, Plough, Another name for Durga, Intellect, Power Hindu
Dhiran Achiever, Devoted Hindu
Dhiren One who is strong Hindu
Dhirendra God of courage, Lord of the brave Hindu
Dhishan The intelligent one, Name of Brihaspati, Planet jupiter, Spiritual preceptor, Epithet of Narayan, Wise, The God of speech Hindu
Dhishana Knowledge, Wisdom, Speech, Hymn, Goddess Hindu
Dhitha Daughter Hindu
Dhithi Thought, Idea, Prayer, Wisdom Hindu
Dhiti Thought, Idea, Prayer, Wisdom Hindu
Dhitya Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi Hindu
Dhivakar The Sun Hindu
Dhivanit Hindu
Dhivija Born in heaven, Divine Hindu
Dhivya Divine luster, Charming, Beautiful, Divine Hindu
Dhiya Lamp Hindu
Dhiyan Bright light Hindu
Dhiyanshi Part of a divine power Hindu
Dhlriti Courage, Morale Hindu
Dhnashri Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music Hindu
Dhoomravarna Smoke, Hued Lord Hindu
Dhoraj Hindu
Dhore King Hindu
Dhoshinee Hindu
Dhrasika Goddess Devi Hindu
Dhrasti Inescapable, Not running away Hindu
Dhridh Persevring, Firm, Resolute, Solid, Strong Hindu
Dhridha Firm, Fortress, A buddhist Goddess Hindu
Dhridhakarmaavu One of the kauravas Hindu
Dhridharathaasraya One of the kauravas Hindu