Nepali unisex name
Dhan name meaning
धन
Say it: DHAN/dʱʌn/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #12
Meaning of Dhan
Wealth or riches; one who brings prosperity.
नेपालीमा: धन संस्कृत मूलको शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ सम्पत्ति वा दौलत हुन्छ। यसले समृद्धि ल्याउने व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Dhan
Short and direct, Dhan means wealth or riches, or one who brings prosperity. This Sanskrit unisex name carries a feeling of abundance and a hopeful wish for a child’s future. Its four letters make a single firm sound, DHAN. It is very common among unisex names in our sample, ranking 12th. The -an sound is one of the most common in Nepali boy names, including Sanskrit examples; explore names ending in -an. Related spellings include Dhana and Dan.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Dhan at a glance
| Name | Dhan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | धन also धान, दहन |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (72% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · ध |
| Length | 4 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #12 among unisex names (18 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Dhan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dhan
- Dhan Lal Thokar · b. 1966
Nepalese politician
- Dhan Bahadur Ghale
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Dhan Bahadur Buda
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Dhan Bahadur Rayamajhi
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Dhan Maya Bishwokarma
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Dhan Tamang
Names with a similar meaning
- Laxmi♂♀लक्ष्मीGoddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Kuber♂कुबेरGod of wealth and treasurer of the gods
- Nibesh♂निवेशInvestment
- Sampada♀सम्पदाWealth, prosperity, fortune
- Basu♂बसुWealth, jewel
- Samriddhi♂♀समृद्धिProsperity, abundance, wealth
- Aishwarya♀ऐश्वर्याWealth, prosperity, grandeur
- Sunidhi♀सुनिधिGood treasure
- Baibhav♂वैभवGrandeur, wealth, glory
- Dhananjaya♂धनञ्जयWinner of wealth
- Nidhi♀निधिTreasure, wealth
- Nivesh♂निवेशInvestment
Names that sound like Dhan
- Dhak♂धकA large drum used in worship
- Dhanu♂धनुBow
- Daman♂दमनSubduing or controlling
- Dal♂दल
- Dharm♂धर्मRighteousness, duty, religion or moral law
- Dipan♂दीपनLighting up or illuminating
- Dhanik♂धनिकWealthy or rich
- Dhiran♂धिरनSteady, firm and patient
- Diman♂डिमन
- Diwan♂दिवानMinister or chief official
- Dn♂♀डीएन
- Dron♂द्रोणDrona, the great teacher of archery to the Pandavas and Kauravas
Dhan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐢𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒡𑒢 |
| Bengali | ধন |
| Gujarati | ધન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀥𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | dhan |
FAQ about the name Dhan
What is the meaning of Dhan?
Dhan means: Wealth or riches; one who brings prosperity. (नेपालीमा: धन)
Is Dhan a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (72% boys in our data).
How do you write Dhan in Nepali?
Dhan is written धन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written धान or दहन.
How do you pronounce Dhan?
Dhan is pronounced DHAN (IPA: /dʱʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Dhan?
Dhan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dhan?
Dhan ranks #12 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dhan?
Notable people named Dhan include Dhan Lal Thokar (Nepalese politician); Dhan Bahadur Ghale (Member of Parliament of Nepal); Dhan Bahadur Buda (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Dhan?
Other spellings of Dhan: Dhana, Dan.