Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Bow, The Arrow and Bow, A bow in hand
Pronunciation: duh-NOOSH, /dəˈnuʃ/, D HH AE N AH SH
Popularity Rank: #36,088
Dhanush is a Sanskrit name meaning 'bow'. In Hindu mythology, Dhanush refers to Lord Rama's bow, which represents strength and power.
The name Dhanush is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Bow, The Arrow and Bow, A bow in hand. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dhanush is commonly found in India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and 21 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: duh-NOOSH
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dəˈnuʃ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D HH AE N AH SH
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Dhanush is recorded 938 times globally, ranking it as the 36,088th most common name worldwide.
Dhanush is most prevalent in India, with 453 occurrences, making it the 1,572th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Dhanush is found among 1 in every 1929 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #1,572 | 1 : 1,929 |
| United Arab Emirates | #7,199 | 1 : 10,817 |
| Saudi Arabia | #26,293 | 1 : 39,619 |
| Oman | #8,450 | 1 : 11,669 |
| Kuwait | #7,435 | 1 : 13,211 |
| Qatar | #6,242 | 1 : 10,792 |
| Singapore | #6,372 | 1 : 12,840 |
| United States of America | #36,776 | 1 : 51,689 |
| Malaysia | #24,488 | 1 : 58,547 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dhanush from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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