What origin is the name Dhaka?

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

What are good brother names for Dhaka?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dhaka?

Dhaka starts with the syllable “Dha” (धा), which traditionally belongs to Purva Ashadha nakshatra, pada 2, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dhaka

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dhaka

Dhaka

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Dhaka is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to a place of shelter or protection; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit".

Dhaka is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a place of shelter or protection; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dhaka mean?

Refers to a place of shelter or protection; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.

How popular is Dhaka?

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Quick answers about Dhaka

What does Dhaka mean?

Dhaka is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a place of shelter or protection; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.".

How popular is Dhaka?

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Brother names that go with Dhaka

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Dhaka.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Dha (धा)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha, pada 2
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Dha” suit babies born in Purva Ashadha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Dhanu 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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Dhaka at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ka
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Dhaka?

Dhaka means "Refers to a place of shelter or protection; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit." — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)