Nepali boy name
Dharma name meaning
धर्म
Say it: DHAR-ma/dʱʌrmʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #318
Meaning of Dharma
Righteousness, duty, religion or moral law.
नेपालीमा: धर्म संस्कृत मूलको शब्द हो। यसको अर्थ सदाचार, कर्तव्य, धर्म वा नैतिक नियम हुन्छ, जसले असल आचरणलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Dharma
Dharma brings a serious, thoughtful meaning to a child’s name: righteousness, duty, religion or moral law. Its Sanskrit roots and themes of truth and devotion give it a principled feeling. With six letters, DHAR-ma has a firm opening and a quieter final sound. It is less common among boy names in our sample, ranking 318th. Parents who value its meaning can compare the shorter spelling Dharm, or listen to the rhyming choices Karma and Sukarma when building a shortlist.
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Dharma at a glance
| Name | Dharma |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | धर्म also धारमा, धर्मा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Buddhist tradition |
| Starts with | D · ध |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #318 among boy names (17 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 Dharma
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dharma
- Dharma Bhakta Mathema · b. 1908
Nepalese politician
- Dharma Ratna Yami · b. 1915
Nepalese activist (1915-1975)
- Dharma Prasad Ghimire
former Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal
- Dharma Sila Chapagain · b. 1973
Nepalese politician
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Nitesh♂नितेशLord of right conduct
- Ritesh♂रितेशLord of truth
- Satish♂सतीशLord of truth
- Bishwas♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Dharmendra♂धर्मेन्द्रLord of righteousness
- Adarsha♂आदर्शIdeal, principle
- Nitish♂नितिशLord of right conduct
- Satya♂♀सत्यTruth
- Siddhant♂सिद्धान्तPrinciple, doctrine
- Biswash♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Shashwat♂शाश्वतEternal, everlasting, permanent
- Aadarsh♂आदर्शIdeal, principle
Names that sound like Dharma
Dharma in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐢𑐬𑑂𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒡𑒩𑓂𑒧 |
| Bengali | ধর্ম |
| Gujarati | ધર્મ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀥𑀭𑁆𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | dharm |
FAQ about the name Dharma
What is the meaning of Dharma?
Dharma means: Righteousness, duty, religion or moral law. (नेपालीमा: धर्म)
Is Dharma a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dharma in Nepali?
Dharma is written धर्म in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written धारमा or धर्मा.
How do you pronounce Dharma?
Dharma is pronounced DHAR-ma (IPA: /dʱʌrmʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Dharma?
Dharma is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dharma?
Dharma ranks #318 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dharma?
Notable people named Dharma include Dharma Bhakta Mathema (Nepalese politician); Dharma Ratna Yami (Nepalese activist (1915-1975)); Dharma Prasad Ghimire (former Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Dharma?
Other spellings of Dharma: Dharm.