By letter
Nepali names starting with “Da”
42 names
42 Nepali names beginning with “Da”.
- Damodar♂दामोदरOne with a rope around his belly
- Darshan♂दर्शनSight or vision
- Dambar♂डम्बर/Dambar
- Darpan♂दर्पणMirror
- David♂डेभिडBeloved
- Daman♂दमनSubduing or controlling
- Dawa♂दावाTibetan/Sherpa word for moon
- Dakshina♂♀दक्षिणOffering or gift given to a teacher or priest
- Dal♂दल
- Damber♂डम्बरA common Nepali male name
- Dammar♂डम्मरShiva's small hand drum
- Dan♂दानWealth or riches
- Daniel♂डेनियलGod is my judge
- Darwin♂डार्विनEnglish surname meaning dear friend
- Daya♂दयाCompassion, kindness or mercy
- Danish♂दनिशKnowledge, learning or wisdom
- Darshana♀दर्शनाSight, vision
- Dayanand♂दयानन्दOne who delights in compassion
- Dayaram♂दयारामCompassionate Rama
- Dabit♂दबितBeloved, a Hebrew name
- Dainik♂दैनिकDaily
- Dakshya♀दक्ष्यSkill, competence, ability
- Dalim♂दलिमPossibly from Nepali 'darim', pomegranate
- Damma♂डम्म
- Danda♂दण्डStaff or rod
- Darkaji♂दर्काजी
- Dashrath♂दशरथOne with ten chariots
- Dayasagar♂दयासागरOcean of compassion
- Dayitwa♂दायित्वResponsibility or duty
- Dabbal♂दब्बल
- Dagina♀दगिना
- Dak♂दक्A large drum used in worship
- Dandi♂दंदीOne who carries a staff
- Daneshwar♂दनेश्वरLord of wealth, an epithet of Kubera
- Daroga♂दरोगाPolice inspector or superintendent
- Das♂दासServant or devotee, especially a humble servant of God
- Dasharatha♂दशरथOne with ten chariots
- Dashram♂दश्रम
- Dave♂दवेBeloved, a Hebrew name
- Dawajangmu♀दावाजाङ्मु
- Darsana♀दर्शनाSight, vision
- Dayahang♂दयाहाङLimbu name
Guide
Nepali names starting with Da, from compassion to clear vision
Among these 42 Nepali names starting with Da, the English opening can represent different Nepali sounds. Darshan (दर्शन) begins with द, made near the teeth, while Darwin (डार्विन) begins with ड, made with the tongue curled farther back. Read both scripts to find the opening you want.
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Sight and reflection
Darshan means sight or vision, seeing the divine, and philosophy. Darpan means mirror, reflecting truth and clarity.
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Kindness and wisdom
Daya means compassion, kindness or mercy. Danish means knowledge, learning or wisdom.
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Moon and friendship
Dawa means moon and is also a name for Monday. Darwin means dear friend.
Da names with kindness, learning and vision
Daya (दया) means compassion or kindness. Danish means knowledge or wisdom, while Darshan means sight, vision or philosophy. Darpan (दर्पण) means mirror. Dawa means moon and also names Monday, and Dan means wealth or riches. Compare the द openings with your surname, then use the name finder to refine your shortlist.
Different Da sounds and longer meanings
David (डेभिड) means beloved, while Daniel (डेनियल) means God is my judge. Darwin begins डा and means dear friend. Damodar begins दा and means one with a rope around his belly, an epithet of Krishna. Daman means subduing or controlling, and Dakshina means an offering to a teacher or priest, also south. Read how to choose a Nepali baby name when weighing these different associations.
Tips for parents
- Listen separately to the द and ड openings in your shortlist.
- Check डेभिड and डेनियल rather than assuming English Da is always दा.
- Consider whether a quality like kindness or a named figure feels closer to your family.
- Try Darshan and Darpan aloud; the similar openings lead to distinct meanings.
Frequently asked questions
What sounds can Da represent in Nepali names?
The examples include द in Darshan, दा in Damodar and डा in Darwin. David and Daniel use डे in the supplied Nepali spellings.
Which Nepali names starting with Da mean kindness or wisdom?
Daya means compassion, kindness or mercy. Danish means knowledge, learning or wisdom.
What does Dawa mean?
Dawa (दावा) means moon in Tibetan or Sherpa usage and is also a name for Monday.
How are Darshan and Darpan different?
Darshan means sight or vision, seeing the divine, and philosophy. Darpan means mirror, with the sense of reflecting truth and clarity.