What origin is the name Dandapani?

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

What are good sister names for Dandapani?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dandapani?

Dandapani 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.

Dandapani

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dandapani

Dandapani

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Dandapani is an Indian boy's name meaning "An epithet for Yama", Rashi Kumbh.

Parents who choose Dandapani pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "An epithet for Yama". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (Da)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

An epithet for Yama

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Dandapani

What does Dandapani mean?

Dandapani is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "An epithet for Yama".

How popular is Dandapani?

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Sister names that go with Dandapani

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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.