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Dhruti

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Pronounced DROO-tee /ˈdru.ti/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit dhrti, 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage; fortitude'Low

In 30 seconds: Steadiness; patience; courage: Dhruti is Sanskrit for 'firmness'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DROO-tee').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit dhrti, 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage; fortitude'

U.S. rank (2024)#6677 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 108

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

Dhruti comes from Sanskrit dhrti, 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage; fortitude' — a cherished virtue. A crisp, classic Indian name (said 'DROO-tee'; nickname Dhru).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, steadiness-and-courage at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dhruti means 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage; fortitude' in Sanskrit — a virtue name — crisp and classic (said 'DROO-tee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Sanskrit references — dhrti — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhritiDritiDhruthi

Nicknames

Dhru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhruti mean?

Dhruti is Sanskrit for 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage'.

How do you pronounce Dhruti?

It's said DROO-tee /ˈdru.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhruti a boy or girl name?

Dhruti is a girl's name.

How popular is Dhruti?

Dhruti is a rare name in the U.S.