What origin is the name Dau?

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

What are good brother names for Dau?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Dau — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Dau?

Dau starts with the syllable “Do” (दो), which traditionally belongs to Revati nakshatra, pada 2, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Dau

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Dau is an Indian unisex name meaning "Dau is a Hindi and Braj term meaning 'elder brother,' also used affectionately for Balarama".

Dau is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Dau is a Hindi and Braj term meaning 'elder brother,' also used affectionately for Balarama". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dau mean?

Dau is a Hindi and Braj term meaning 'elder brother,' also used affectionately for Balarama.

How popular is Dau?

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What does Dau mean?

Dau is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Dau is a Hindi and Braj term meaning 'elder brother,' also used affectionately for Balarama.".

How popular is Dau?

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Brother names that go with Dau

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Dau

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Dau.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Do (दो)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Revati, pada 2
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “Do” suit babies born in Revati nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Meen rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Dau at a glance

Letters: 3
Syllables: 1
Starts with: D
Ends with: -au
Vowels: 2 of 3 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Dau?

Dau means "Dau is a Hindi and Braj term meaning 'elder brother,' also used affectionately for Balarama." — these names share that spirit.

Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)