What origin is the name Dharmapala?

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

What are good brother names for Dharmapala?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dharmapala?

Dharmapala 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.

Dharmapala

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Dharmapala

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Dharmapala is an Indian unisex name meaning "Protector of law".

Dharmapala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Protector of law". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dharmapala mean?

Protector of law

How popular is Dharmapala?

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What does Dharmapala mean?

Dharmapala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Protector of law".

How popular is Dharmapala?

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Brother names that go with Dharmapala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Dharmapala.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Dha (धा)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha, pada 2
Name number: 3

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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Dharmapala at a glance

Letters: 10
Syllables: 4
Starts with: D
Ends with: -la
Vowels: 4 of 10 letters

Which other names end in -la?

Isabella Ella

Which names have a similar meaning to Dharmapala?

Dharmapala means "Protector of law" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)

More names by meaning: Baby Names That Mean Protector & Guardian