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How to Pronounce Dhara
Pronounced DAH-rah
π Hear it /ΛdΙ.rΙ/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess) Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Earth and flowing water: Dhara is Sanskrit for 'the earth; a flowing stream'. Grounded, lyrical, and warm.
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Meaning From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)
U.S. rank (2025) #3222 β Rising
2025 U.S. births 49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) β 588
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2025 1985 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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' β and 'a continuous flow, a stream' β in Sanskrit (a name of the earth goddess); a grounded, lyrical name.
Overall data confidence 80%
Sanskrit references β dhara β etymology
Variations Dharaa Dhaara
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Dharaβ¦ Dhriti β a fellow Dh- Sanskrit name Tara β the 'star' Sanskrit name Saanvi β another modern Indian name Meera β shares the -ra ending Nyra β a fellow Sanskrit choice 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 /ΛdΙ.rΙ/ β 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.
