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Darshan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAR-shan /ˈdɑr.ʃən/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit darshana, 'sight; vision; perception; a viewing' — especially 'a blessed glimpse of the divine'; we note the devotional senseLow

In 30 seconds: Sight; vision; a glimpse of the divine: Darshan is Sanskrit 'vision'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'DAR-shan').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit darshana, 'sight; vision; perception; a viewing' — especially 'a blessed glimpse of the divine'; we note the devotional sense
U.S. rank (2025)#5663 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darshan comes from Sanskrit darshana, 'sight; vision; perception; a viewing' — especially 'a blessed glimpse of the divine', a cherished concept in Hindu worship (we note the devotional sense). A lyrical, devout Indian name (said 'DAR-shan'; nickname Darsh).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, sight-and-vision at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Darshan means 'sight; vision; perception' in Sanskrit — especially 'a blessed glimpse of the divine' (a key idea in Hindu worship) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the devotional sense; said 'DAR-shan').
Overall data confidence 58%
Sanskrit references — darshana — devotional sense noted

Variations

DarshanaDarsh

Nicknames

Darsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darshan mean?

Darshan is Sanskrit for 'sight; vision; a blessed glimpse of the divine'. We note the devotional sense.

How do you pronounce Darshan?

It's said DAR-shan /ˈdɑr.ʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darshan a boy or girl name?

Darshan is a boy's name.

How popular is Darshan?

Darshan is a rare name in the U.S.

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