What origin is the name Dushyanta?

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

What are good sister names for Dushyanta?

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

What is the rashi of the name Dushyanta?

Dushyanta starts with the syllable “Du” (दू), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 1, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dushyanta

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dushyanta

Dushyanta

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Dushyanta is an Indian boy's name meaning "A king from the epic mahabharata", Rashi Meen.

With Indian roots, Dushyanta is a boy name that means "A king from the epic mahabharata". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Meen
Nakshatra: uttara bhadrapada (Du)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A king from the epic mahabharata

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Dushyanta

What does Dushyanta mean?

Dushyanta is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "A king from the epic mahabharata".

How popular is Dushyanta?

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Sister names that go with Dushyanta

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Du (दू)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Du” suit babies born in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 1), 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.