Nepali boy name
Dhruba name meaning
ध्रुव
Say it: DHRU-ba/dʱrubʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #249
Meaning of Dhruba
Firm, fixed and constant; the Pole Star, named after devotee Dhruva.
नेपालीमा: ध्रुव संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ दृढ, अटल र स्थिर हुन्छ। यसले भक्त ध्रुवको नाममा राखिएको ध्रुवतारालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Dhruba
For a feeling of steadiness, Dhruba offers the meaning firm, fixed and constant. It also names the Pole Star, associated with the devotee Dhruva, bringing star imagery and devotion together. The Sanskrit name has 6 letters and is pronounced DHRU-ba, with a firm opening and a softer close. Dhruba is common at #249 among boy names in our sample. Compare Dhurba, Dhrub, and Dhruva if this meaning appeals to you but you want to consider another spelling.
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Dhruba at a glance
| Name | Dhruba |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ध्रुव also ध्रुब, ध्रुबा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · ध |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #249 among boy names (24 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 Dhruba
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dhruba
- Dhruba Chandra Gautam · b. 1943
Nepalese novel writer (born 1943)
- Dhruba KC
association football player
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Tara♂♀ताराStar
- Chitra♂♀चित्रPicture or painting
- Rohini♂♀रोहिणीRed one
- Anuradha♂♀अनुराधाName of a nakshatra (lunar star)
- Pasang♂♀पासाङFriday
- Niharika♂♀निहारिकाNebula
- Swati♂♀स्वातीName of a bright star (Arcturus) and a lunar mansion (nakshatra)
- Akhatar♂अख्तरStar
- Hasta♂हस्तHand
- Sahabuddin♂सहाबुद्दिनMeteor of the faith (Shahabuddin)
- Tarique♂तारिकMorning star, one who knocks at the door
- Ashwini♂अश्विनीFirst lunar asterism
Dhruba in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐢𑑂𑐬𑐸𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒡𑓂𑒩𑒳𑒫 |
| Bengali | ধ্রুব |
| Gujarati | ધ્રુવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀥𑁆𑀭𑀼𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | dhruv |
FAQ about the name Dhruba
What is the meaning of Dhruba?
Dhruba means: Firm, fixed and constant; the Pole Star, named after devotee Dhruva. (नेपालीमा: ध्रुव, ध्रुवतारा)
Is Dhruba a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dhruba in Nepali?
Dhruba is written ध्रुव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written ध्रुब or ध्रुबा.
How do you pronounce Dhruba?
Dhruba is pronounced DHRU-ba (IPA: /dʱrubʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Dhruba?
Dhruba is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dhruba?
Dhruba ranks #249 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dhruba?
Notable people named Dhruba include Dhruba Chandra Gautam (Nepalese novel writer (born 1943)); Dhruba KC (association football player).
What are other spellings of Dhruba?
Other spellings of Dhruba: Dhurba, Dhrub, Dhrubb, Dhruva, Dhruwa, Dhurva, Durba.