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Dharani
Pronounced duh-RAH-nee /dəˈrɑː.ni/Medium
Meaning: Dharani is Sanskrit for 'the earth' — literally 'she who bears' or 'the sustainer' — and is used as a name of the earth goddess in Hindu tradition, which we note respectfully. The same word names a form of protective chant in Buddhism.Medium
History & Origin
Dharani comes from Sanskrit dharani, 'the earth', from a root meaning 'to bear, to hold' — the earth as sustainer. In Hindu tradition it is a name of the earth goddess, and we note that devotional weight respectfully. In Buddhism, a dharani is a protective chant or invocation. As a girl's name it is used across India and the diaspora (said 'duh-RAH-nee').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records, chiefly in Indian families. Rare, grounded, and Sanskrit-rooted.
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What does the name Dharani mean?
Dharani is Sanskrit for 'the earth' — the one who bears and sustains — and is a name of the earth goddess, which we note respectfully.
How do you pronounce Dharani?
It's said duh-RAH-nee /dəˈrɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dharani a boy or girl name?
Dharani is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Dharani?
Dharani is a rare name for girls in the U.S., better known in India.