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Dhana

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Pronounced DAH-nuh /ˈdɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit 'dhana' ('wealth; riches; treasure'), used as a name of prosperity and blessing across Indian languages. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A prosperous Sanskrit name: Dhana means 'wealth; riches' (said 'DAH-nuh'). Warm and blessing-rich.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit 'dhana' ('wealth; riches; treasure'), used as a name of prosperity and blessing across Indian languages. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15849 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519642024

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

Dhana comes from the Sanskrit 'dhana' ('wealth; riches; treasure'), an auspicious word woven through Indian names and blessings. It reads warm, prosperous, and gentle, a soft two-beat name of good fortune. It carries a sense of abundance (said 'DAH-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, prosperous, and gentle.

Did you know? Dhana is Sanskrit for 'wealth; riches; treasure' — a name of prosperity and blessing carried across many Indian languages (said 'DAH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dhana — Sanskrit 'wealth, riches'; noted honestly

Variations

DhanyaDanaDhanaa

Nicknames

DhaniAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhana mean?

Dhana is Sanskrit for 'wealth; riches; treasure,' a name of prosperity and blessing.

How do you pronounce Dhana?

It's said DAH-nuh /ˈdɑː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhana a boy or girl name?

Dhana is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dhana?

Dhana is rare in the U.S., found mainly in Indian families.

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