What origin is the name Dhamma?

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

What are good brother names for Dhamma?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dhamma?

Dhamma 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.

Is it Dhamma or Dhama?

Both spellings are used. Dhamma means "Law, duty, or universal truth"; Dhama is listed with the meaning "Light, glory, or dwelling place". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Dhamma

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dhamma

Dhamma

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Dhamma is an Indian unisex name meaning "Law, duty, or universal truth".

Dhamma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Law, duty, or universal truth". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dhamma mean?

Law, duty, or universal truth

How popular is Dhamma?

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Quick answers about Dhamma

What does Dhamma mean?

Dhamma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Law, duty, or universal truth".

How popular is Dhamma?

We have no birth-record ranking for Dhamma: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Dhamma

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Dhamma

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Dhamma.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Dha (धा)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha, pada 2
Name number: 1

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.