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    Indian Boy Names Starting With D

    611 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Indian boy's name that starts with D? Here are 611 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Indian names often carry a spiritual or poetic meaning, drawn from Sanskrit, nature, deities and virtues. Many families also choose a name by combining sounds from both parents' names.

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    1. Dhruv — “Pole star; steadfast”
    2. Dev — “God, divine”
    3. Devansh — “Part of the divine”
    4. Darsh — “Sight, vision”
    5. Daksh — “Capable, skilled”
    6. Deepak — “Lamp; source of light”
    7. Dinesh — “Lord of the day; the sun”
    8. Devottham — “An Indian name meaning the best of all Devas, used to signify a being of supreme divine quality or excellence.”
    9. Dharamleen — “Broadly translated from Indian roots, this name signifies one who is absorbed in righteousness.”
    10. Dhavlesh — “Derived from the Sanskrit root Dhaval, this Indian name means white. It often refers to a lord of purity or a bright being.”
    • Boy · Indian · “Born from the Ocean of Milk; Fast moving; A divine horse who personifies the morning sun”

    • Boy · Indian · “Seller of milk; One who brings the milk; A hermit who was taught by Indra the art of preparing rice for offering to the gods”

    • Boy · Indian · “Killer of demons; Another name for Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Vidhyataka destroyer of all demons activities”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Daksha (Shiva, variant of Daksheshwar)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Capable, skilled”

    • Boy · Indian · “Initiated, consecrated (variant of Deekshith)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Cleverness, Honesty, Brilliance, Efficient”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of armies (variant of Daljeet)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name signifies the brave soldier, representing strength and courage within a group or army.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Drawn up of God”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin that translates to 'the conqueror of forces' or one who is victorious over an army.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the universe (variant of Damodara)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Dam(cord), Udara(stomach), Lord when he was tied with a rope around his waist”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of righteousness (variant of Dharmendra)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sight, vision”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin that combines the concepts of a holy vision with exalted bravery.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Something that looks good and sober, Perfection”

    • Boy · Indian · “Something that looks good and sober, Perfection”

    • Boy · Indian · “God, godlike, another name for the hindu god shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian and Persian origin meaning a humble, religious gentleman. It is often associated with spiritual devotion and modesty.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Father of Lord Rama (Father of Lord Rama)”

    • Boy · Indian · “A Man whose power is equal to the power of ten maharathis. rathi means chariot fighter (Rama''s father and King of Kosala)”

    • Boy · Indian · “An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Son of Atri”

    • Boy · Indian · “Given by Atri (a sage, variant of Dattatri)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of gods (Indra, variant of Devender)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Davesh is a name with a sense of mystery and intrigue, as its meaning is 'uncertain.' It allows for unique interpretation.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Daksha (Shiva, variant of Dakshesh)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rooted in Indian languages, this name describes someone who is kind and merciful or possesses a generous, kindhearted nature.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Form of compassion (variant of Dayaswarup)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Compassionate joy; rhyming variant of waylon - a historical blacksmith with supernatural powers”

    • Boy · Indian · “Pleased by gods; benediction of god; blessing of god”

    • Boy · Indian · “Initiation, consecration (variant of Dikshan)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Initiated, consecrated (variant of Deekshith)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Initiation, Prepared, Concentration, one who shows direction”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Friend of the poor (variant of Deenabandhu)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name describes the protector of the helpless. It conveys a strong sense of duty and compassion.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lamp; source of light”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the directions (variant of Dishan)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Suns particle, Similar to Diwakar - suns Ansh”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name is derived from the word deshad and refers to a nation or country.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name originating from deshad, symbolizing one's nation or homeland.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the country (variant of Deshanth)”

    • Boy · Indian · “God, divine”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning the son of Devaki. It is a well-known epithet for the deity Lord Krishna.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the gods; Another name for Shiva Devansh”

    • Boy · Indian · “Part of the divine”

    • Boy · Indian · “Deveeprasad means a blessing from the goddess, a beautiful name that signifies a divine gift.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Like a god; variant of devin: poet; variant of the english county name devon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of gods (Indra, variant of Devendra)”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning a servant of the god, reflecting deep spiritual devotion.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the King of Gods, often used as a title for the deity Indra.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Devipriya is a charming name meaning 'Loved by Goddess,' suggesting your child is cherished and protected by divine feminine grace.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the best of all Devas, used to signify a being of supreme divine quality or excellence.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of righteousness (variant of Dharmendra)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Conqueror of wealth (Arjuna, variant of Dhananjaya)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Conqueror of wealth (variant of Dhananjaya)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of wealth (variant of Dhananjaya)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of wealth (Arjuna, variant of Dhananjaya)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wealthy, prosperous (variant of Dhanvant)”

    • Boy · Indian · “The righteous and religious person; the righteousand religious person”

    • Boy · Indian · “A male name of Indian origin that translates to the lamp of religion, symbolizing the light provided by spiritual faith.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Light of righteousness and virtues; light ofrighteousness and virtues”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name translates to the light of righteousness and virtues, symbolizing a moral spark.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Broadly translated from Indian roots, this name signifies one who is absorbed in righteousness.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the supporter of righteousness. It combines the words for religious duty and protection.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to an individual who is holy, religious, or consistently pious in their actions.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the earth (variant of Dharaneesh)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Bearer of Dharma; One who supports Dharma”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the most righteous person and the eldest of the Pandava brothers in Hindu epic.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name translates to the radiance of righteousness. It suggests a person who shines with moral virtue and integrity.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A variant of Dharampal, this Indian name means supporter of righteousness. It signifies a guardian of moral and ethical laws.”

    • Boy · Indian · “King of righteousness (Yudhishthira, variant of Dharmaraaj)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supporter of the earth (Vishnu, variant of Dharanidhar)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Perceive or vision or paying respect or religious text”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word Dhaval. It means white, representing purity, light, and a bright appearance.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit root Dhaval, this Indian name means white. It often refers to a lord of purity or a bright being.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning Lord of the brave or courageous. It is often used to describe someone with immense inner strength and fortitude.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Thoughtful, intelligent (variant of Dhitika)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Dhiaan is an Indian name that describes a person absorbed in contemplation or deep meditation. It reflects a state of focused mindfulness.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that describes someone who is intelligent, smart, and wise.”

    • Boy · Indian · “The intelligent one, Name of Brihaspati, Planet jupiter, Spiritual preceptor, Epithet of Narayan”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wise; Thoughtful; A Buddhistpatriachal saint”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Drupada (a character in Mahabharata)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “He who holds the kingdom (a king in Mahabharata)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Prosperity with greenery, A area with full of greenery”

    • Boy · Indian · “Fixed-footed (a king in Mahabharata, variant of Dhrupad)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Pole star; steadfast”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that describes the specific color of smoke, often used in a mythological context.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the directions (variant of Digisa)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the directions (variant of Digisa)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the directions (variant of Digisa)”

    • Boy · Indian · “A boy whose all kind of education is completed successfully, Gift of Guru”

    • Boy · Indian · “Initiated, consecrated (variant of Dikshith)”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin that translates to one with a blossoming heart, symbolizing joy and growth.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name means happy heart. It is used to signify someone who brings great joy to the soul or heart.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name translating to a friend of the poor or one who helps the needy.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the day; the sun”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the day (Sun, variant of Dinendra)”

    • Boy · Indian · “King of the day (Sun, variant of Dinendra)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rooted in Indian languages, this name means 'one who lights lamps.' It is a metaphor for a person who brings knowledge and light into the world.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the directions (variant of Digisa)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Suns particle, Similar to Diwakar - suns Ansh”

    • Boy · Indian · “Divine, Spiritual, Superhuman, Unique, Pure”

    • Boy · Indian · “Name of Lord Datta, Born in heaven, Came from heaven”

    • Boy · Indian · “Divyanand is a name filled with joy and splendor, meaning 'most pleased, glorious.' It promises a life of great happiness.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means 'divine soul' or 'superior being.' It is used to describe a person with high spiritual attainments or a seer-like quality.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Initiated, consecrated (variant of Dikshit)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of meditation (variant of Dhyanesh)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of knowledge (variant of Dnyaneshwar)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the universe (variant of Doondi)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the universe (variant of Doondi)”

    • Boy · Indian · “From the Dravidian region (variant of Dravid)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From the Dravidian region (variant of Dravid)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Teacher Drona (a character in Mahabharata)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Firm-footed (a king in Mahabharata, variant of Drupad)”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Pole star, fixed, constant (variant of Dhruv)”

    • Boy · Indian · “The enduring sound, Heaven, Certainly, Eternally”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the pole star (variant of Dhruv)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to rule (a character in Mahabharata)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the universe (variant of Doondi)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to subdue (variant of Durdamana)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to conquer (variant of Durdharsha)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to live with (a sage, variant of Durvasa)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to penetrate (variant of Durvigaaha)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Destroyer of evil (variant of Dushyanth)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Difficult to rule (a character in Mahabharata, variant of Duhsasana)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Door attendant; One of the eighteen attendants of Surya”

    • Boy · Indian · “Gateway; capital of lord krishna's kingdom”

    • Boy · Indian · “Gateway; capital of lord krishna's kingdom”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin meaning 'beloved king of brahmins'. It is also used as a poetic reference to the beloved moon.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means lord of the moon, combining Sanskrit elements that refer to the moon as the king of the twice-born.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of meditation (variant of Dhyanesh)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Inspired; Grand; Mighty; A son of Vashisth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Luminous, brilliant (variant of Dyutiman)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wreath, Rope, Girdle, Chaplet”

    • Boy · Indian · “Charitable, generous”

    • Boy · Indian · “Visionary, insightful”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Dasharatha (Rama)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Forest, fire”

    • Boy · Indian · “Brave”

    • Boy · Indian · “Warrior”

    • Boy · Indian · “Grandfather, respected elder”

    • Boy · Indian · “A sage who sacrificed his bones”

    • Boy · Indian · “Little black one”

    • Boy · Indian · “God of ways, Path”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blazing, Very bright”

    • Boy · Indian · “Burning, consuming”

    • Boy · Indian · “A rudra.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Who is born in An island”

    • Boy · Indian · “Destroyer of demons”

    • Boy · Indian · “From gods familiy”

    • Boy · Indian · “Powerful.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Dearly loved”

    • Boy · Indian · “Divine.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Divine, Heavenly”

    • Boy · Indian · “Demon (variant of Daitya)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Child of Sephiroth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Enemy of Daksha (Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Coming from Daksa”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Daksha”

    • Boy · Indian · “Able; Talented”

    • Boy · Indian · “Able daughter”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Daksha (Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “South direction”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the south”

    • Boy · Indian · “Petal, leaf”

    • Boy · Indian · “Leader of a group”

    • Boy · Indian · “Belonging to wheels”

    • Boy · Indian · “Calf, Gentleness, Wife”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Damaghosha”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who subdues a conquerer”

    • Boy · Indian · “Earth; Land; Field”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conquering, Self-controlled”

    • Boy · Indian · “Intelligent; Knowledgeable”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who wins wealth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wealthy, prosperous”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rain of wealth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Granter of boons”

    • Boy · Indian · “Charitable, brave (variant of Danvir)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Staff, punishment (variant of Dandak)”

    • Boy · Indian · “An epithet for Yama”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Murugan”

    • Boy · Indian · “God is my judge”

    • Boy · Indian · “Born of danu, A danava”

    • Boy · Indian · “Iranian (Persian)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Benevolent.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Smiling”

    • Boy · Indian · “Smiling (variant of Darahaas)”

    • Boy · Indian · “God of love (Kama)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Proud, arrogant”

    • Boy · Indian · “Philosophy; Seeing clearly”

    • Boy · Indian · “Worth seeing, beautiful”

    • Boy · Indian · “Visible, seen”

    • Boy · Indian · “Prayer of God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Makeing things visible”

    • Boy · Indian · “Contemplation, Examination”

    • Boy · Indian · “Display, Signs”

    • Boy · Indian · “Display, Signs”

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