What origin is the name Dam?

Dam comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Dam?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Dam — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Dam?

Dam starts with the syllable “Da” (दा), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 3, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dam

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dam

Dam

Boy

Indian

1 syllable

Dam is an Indian boy's name meaning "Calf, Gentleness, Wife", Rashi Kumbh.

Dam is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Calf, Gentleness, Wife". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (Da)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Calf, Gentleness, Wife

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Calf, Gentleness, Wife".

How popular is Dam?

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Sister names that go with Dam

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Da (दा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 3
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Da” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.