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Dhanush

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-NOOSH /dɑˈnuʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhanush, 'a bow (an archer's weapon)'; also the zodiac sign Sagittarius; evokes the divine bows of Rama and Shiva; we note the divine bowLow

In 30 seconds: A bow (an archer's bow): Dhanush is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'dah-NOOSH'). We note the divine bow.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhanush, 'a bow (an archer's weapon)'; also the zodiac sign Sagittarius; evokes the divine bows of Rama and Shiva; we note the divine bow
U.S. rank (2024)#10124 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032024

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

Dhanush comes from the Sanskrit dhanush, 'a bow (an archer's weapon)'; also the zodiac sign Sagittarius; evokes the divine bows of Rama and Shiva (we note the divine bow). A crisp, classic name (said 'dah-NOOSH').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families (also a famous Tamil actor). Rare, a-bow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dhanush means 'a bow' in Sanskrit (also Sagittarius) — evoking the divine bows of Rama and Shiva — a crisp, classic name (we note the divine bow; said 'dah-NOOSH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dhanush — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhanusDanush

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhanush mean?

Dhanush is Sanskrit for 'a bow (an archer's weapon)'; also Sagittarius; evokes the divine bows of Rama and Shiva. We note the divine bow.

How do you pronounce Dhanush?

It's said dah-NOOSH /dɑˈnuʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dhanush a boy or girl name?

Dhanush is a boy's name.

How popular is Dhanush?

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

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