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Damayanti

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Pronounced dah-mah-YAN-tee /ˌdɑ.mɑˈjæn.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Damayanti, 'she who subdues; the conquering one' (from dam, 'to subdue/tame'); the devoted heroine of the tale of Nala and Damayanti in the Mahabharata; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: She who subdues; the conquering one: Damayanti is a Hindu heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dah-mah-YAN-tee'). We note the myth.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Damayanti, 'she who subdues; the conquering one' (from dam, 'to subdue/tame'); the devoted heroine of the tale of Nala and Damayanti in the Mahabharata; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2009)#11690 ↗ Rising

2009 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Damayanti comes from the Sanskrit Damayanti, 'she who subdues; the conquering one' (from dam, 'to subdue'); the heroine of the tale of Nala and Damayanti (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dah-mah-YAN-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, she-who-subdues at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Damayanti is 'she who subdues; the conquering one' in Sanskrit (from dam, 'to subdue') — the devoted heroine of the tale of Nala and Damayanti — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'dah-mah-YAN-tee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Damayanti — Hindu mythology; heroine

Variations

Damyanti

Nicknames

Daya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damayanti mean?

Damayanti is Sanskrit for 'she who subdues; the conquering one' (from dam); the heroine of the tale of Nala and Damayanti. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Damayanti?

It's said dah-mah-YAN-tee /ˌdɑ.mɑˈjæn.ti/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Damayanti a boy or girl name?

Damayanti is a girl's name.

How popular is Damayanti?

Damayanti is a very rare name in the U.S.