Dhara

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Pronounced DAH-rah /ˈdɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)Medium

In 30 seconds: Earth and flowing water: Dhara is Sanskrit for 'the earth; a flowing stream'. Grounded, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)

U.S. rank (2024)#4790 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dhara comes from Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess). A grounded, lyrical name across India, blending earth and flowing water.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-earth at the root, and grounded.

Did you know? Dhara means 'the earth' — and 'a continuous flow, a stream' — in Sanskrit (a name of the earth goddess); a grounded, lyrical name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Sanskrit references — dhara — etymology

Variations

DharaaDhaara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhara mean?

Dhara is Sanskrit for 'the earth; a flowing stream'.

How do you pronounce Dhara?

It's said DAH-rah /ˈdɑ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhara a boy or girl name?

Dhara is a girl's name.

How popular is Dhara?

Dhara is a rare name in the U.S.