Nepali boy name
Dhurba name meaning
ध्रुव
Say it: DHRU-ba/dʱrubʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #289
Meaning of Dhurba
Variant spelling of Dhruba; firm, constant, the Pole Star.
नेपालीमा: ध्रुव संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ दृढ, अटल र स्थिर हुन्छ। यसले भक्त ध्रुवको नाममा राखिएको ध्रुवतारालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Dhurba
A feeling of steadiness sits at the heart of Dhurba. This Sanskrit name is a variant spelling of Dhruba and means firm, constant or the Pole Star. Its star connection may appeal to parents who like a clear image in a name. The six letters are pronounced DHRU-ba, with a close opening sound and a softer finish. Dhurba is common at #289 among boy names in our sample. Compare Dhruba, Dhrub and Dhruva if you are deciding between related spellings.
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Dhurba at a glance
| Name | Dhurba |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ध्रुव also धुर्ब, धुर्बा |
| 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 | #289 among boy names (19 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 Dhurba
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dhurba
- Dhurba Wagle
Member of Parliament of Nepal
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
Names that sound like Dhurba
Dhurba in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐢𑑂𑐬𑐸𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒡𑓂𑒩𑒳𑒫 |
| Bengali | ধ্রুব |
| Gujarati | ધ્રુવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀥𑁆𑀭𑀼𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | dhruv |
FAQ about the name Dhurba
What is the meaning of Dhurba?
Dhurba means: Variant spelling of Dhruba; firm, constant, the Pole Star. (नेपालीमा: ध्रुव)
Is Dhurba a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dhurba in Nepali?
Dhurba is written ध्रुव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written धुर्ब or धुर्बा.
How do you pronounce Dhurba?
Dhurba is pronounced DHRU-ba (IPA: /dʱrubʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Dhurba?
Dhurba is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dhurba?
Dhurba ranks #289 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dhurba?
Notable people named Dhurba include Dhurba Wagle (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Dhurba?
Other spellings of Dhurba: Dhruba, Dhrub, Dhrubb, Dhruva, Dhruwa, Dhurva, Durba.