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Some parents consider it auspicious to name their babies based on their ‘rashi’ or zodiac sign. According to Vedic Astrology, Dhanu Rashi, also known as Dhanush Rashi, is the ninth zodiac sign, represented by the archer (centaur) and the fire element. The western astrological zodiac sign corresponding to the Dhanu Rashi is Sagittarius.
The Vedic Astrology suggests that baby names under the Dhanu Rashi should ideally begin with “bha or bh,””dha or dh,” and “pha.” In this MomJunction post, we share a list of 200 popular and modern baby boy and girl names based on the Dhanu Rashi.
100 Popular Dhanu Rashi Names For Boys
1. Bhadrak
The name Bhadrak refers to someone brave, handsome, and attractive.
2. Bhadresh
Bhadresh is another name for Lord Shiva. The name Bhadresh means “Lord of Nobles.”
3. Bhadrik
The name Bhadrik means noble. Bhadrik is one of the many names of Lord Shiva.
4. Bhadrisha
Another name for Lord Shiva, Bhadrisha, means “Lord of Bhadri Mountain.”
5. Bhagaditya
Bhagaditya is a beautiful Dhanu Rashi baby boy name meaning “The Sun which grants wealth, prosperity and riches.”
6. Bhagat
Bhagat derives its name from “Bhagavata,” a Sanskrit word meaning devotee or disciple.
7. Bhagesh
The name Bhagesh means “Lord of riches/richness.”
8. Bhagyam
The name Bhagyam means someone extremely lucky.
9. Bhairav
One of the many names of Lord Shiva, Bhairav, means formidable or one who vanquishes or defeats fear.
10. Bham
The name Bham means brilliance or light.
11. Bhanu
It is a popular unisex name for babies born in Dhanu Rashi. This name means, “The Sun.” Some of the other meanings of the name Bhanu include eminence, virtuous, ruler, and beautiful.
12. Bharadwaj
A popular name for Dhanu Rashi boys, Bharadwaj originates from “Bharadvaja,” a Sanskrit word meaning “one who has strength/vigor.”
13. Bharat
A popular name for Dhanu Rashi boys, Bharat means “universal monarch” or “seeker of ultimate truth.”
14. Bharg
The name Bharg either means bright or satisfied.
15. Bhargav
Another name of Lord Shiva, Bhargav means someone who has “attained radiance” or the one who “emits radiance.”
16. Bhaskara
Another name for Sun, Bhaskara, means fire or illumination. The name could also mean gold or brilliant.
17. Bhasvan
An alternative name for the Sun God (Surya), Bhasvan, means radiant or bright.
18. Bhautik
The name Bhautik means radiant. Bhautik may also mean “everything that you can sense (see, smell or feel).”
19. Bhav
A common Dhanu Rashi baby boy name, Bhav, either means real or sentiment. Bhav is another name for Lord Shiva.
20. Bhavad
The name Bhavad means real or life-giving.
21. Bhavan
An alternative name for Lord Krishna, Bhavan, means God, Creator. The name also means charming, solicitous, or brilliant.
22. Bhavay
The name Bhavay means outstanding or excellent.
23. Bhavi
The name Bhavi means emotional, touching, or poignant.
24. Bhaviguru
The name Bhaviguru means “one who is full of emotions.”
25. Bhavik
The name Bhavik refers to a “devotee of God.” The name also means righteous or pious.
26. Bhavin
The name Bhavin means a winner. Bhavin also means living or “existence.”
27. Bhavnish
The name Bhavnish means an emperor or a king.
28. Bhavyam
The name Bhavyam means immortal, eternal, or infinite.
29. Bhavyesh
The name Bhavyesh has a religious origin and is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. The name also means good-looking or attractive.
30. Bhawanesh
The name Bhawanesh means “lord or owner of the house.”
31. Bhesaj
It is one of the names of Lord Vishnu, and also means “the healer.”
32. Bhevin
The name Bhevin means a successful person or a winner.
33. Bhibatsu
Bhibatsu refers to someone who fights battles and wars with full honesty. Bhibatsu is one of the many names of Arjun/Arjuna (one of the five Pandava brothers from Mahabharata).
34. Bhima
The name Bhima originates from the name of one of the five Pandava brothers in Mahabharata. Bhima means strong and gigantic.
35. Bholenath
Another name for Lord Shiva, Bholenath, means kind-hearted, simple, or innocent.
36. Bhoomik
A beautiful name for Dhanu Rashi baby boys, Bhoomik means “friend of land.”
37. Bhoopal
The name Bhoopal means “king or lord of the Earth.”
38. Bhooshit
The name Bhooshit means decorated.
39. Bhudev
Bhudev is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. The name also means one who rules the earth.
40. Bhumin
The name Bhumin means “son of the Earth” or one who defends or protects the Earth.
41. Bhupad
The name Bhupad means firm.
42. Bhupen
The name Bhupen means, “king of the world.”
43. Bhupender
The name Bhupender means “king of the Earth” or “king of the kings.”
44. Bhuvan
It is a common baby boy name under Dhanu Rashi, Bhuvan means, intelligent or witty.
45. Bhuvanesh
Another name for Lord Vishnu, Bhuvanesh, means “lord of the world.”
46. Bhuvneshwar
Bhuvneshwar means “lord of the Earth or the world.” Bhuvneshwar could also mean “abode of God.”
47. Brij
Brij has a religious origin and is one of the many names of Lord Krishna.
48. Dhaavit
The name Dhaavit means clean or purified.
49. Dhakshesh
Dhakshesh is another name for Lord Shiva.
50. Dhananjay
Dhananjay is one of the many names of Lord Vishnu. Dhananjay means “one who wins wealth.”
51. Dhani
The name Dhani means rich or wealthy.
52. Dhanish
Dhanish represents a nakshatra (constellation) or is the name of a star. Dhanish means “lord of wealth or riches.”
53. Dhanu
Dhanu is derived from the name of the astrological sign, “Dhanu Rashi.”
54. Dhanush
The name Dhanush means a bow that is used to shoot arrows.
55. Dhanvanth
Dhanvanth means rich, wealthy, or well-off.
56. Dhanvine
One of the many names of Lord Shiva or Lord Rama, Dhanvine, means one who does charity.
57. Dharish
The name Dharish means radiant or glistening or glowing.
58. Dharmik
It means one who does charity. It is also one of the many names of Lord Ganesha.
59. Dharsa
Dharsa means vision. Dharsa also means to perceive.
60. Dharshan
Dharshan means “one who prays and pays respect.” It also means observation or perception.
61. Dharshith
The name Dharshith means signs or displays.
62. Dharun
One of the many names of Lord Brahma, Dharun, means upholding or supporting.
63. Dharv
A common name for baby boys under Dhanu Rashi, Dharv, means contentment or satisfaction.
64. Dharvesh
The name Dharvesh means “lord of truth.”
65. Dhaval
Dhaval means fair complexion. Dhaval also means “dazzling white.”
66. Dhavnit
The name Dhavnit refers to a writer, poet, or a bard.
67. Dheeraj
The name Dheeraj means patience, calm, or resolute.
68. Dheeran
The name Dheeran means a winner or an achiever.
69. Dheeshithan
Dheeshithan is another name of Lord Murugan.
70. Dheetik
Dheetik means clever or intelligent. Dheetik can also mean considerate.
71. Dherya
The name Dherya means patience.
72. Dhikshit
The name Dhikshit means one who provides knowledge. Dhikshit also means initiated or started.
73. Dhilan
Dhilan means “son of the waves.”
74. Dhimant
Dhimant means intelligent, wise, smart, and learned.
75. Dhir
Dhir means patience, firm, or resolute. It can also mean wise or clever.
76. Dhiran
The name Dhiran means one who is devoted. Dhiran also means an achiever.
77. Dhishan
It isan epithet or byname for Lord Narayana. It also means an intelligent or wise person. Dhishan could also mean “spiritual preceptor.”
78. Dhridh
The name means firm or resolute. Dhridh also refers to someone strong.
79. Dhrish
The name Dhrish means sight or vision. Dhrish could refer to an imaginative person.
80. Dhrishay
Dhrishay means vision or a visionary person. The name also means courageous and bold.
81. Dhrit
The name Dhrit means pledge or promise.
82. Dhritil
Dhritil refers to an individual who has patience. The name also refers to an individual who is calm and composed.
83. Dhrumil
The name Dhrumil means a great king or ruler. The name could also mean “the great one.”
84. Dhrupad
Dhrupad means firm-footed. Dhrupad also refers to “a king who lives in a palace.”
85. Dhrushya
The name Dhrushya means one who has great, good, or beautiful eyes.
86. Dhrut
The name Dhrut means something that is in motion or moving.
87. Dhruv
It is a popular boy name that comes from “Dhruv Tara,” which means pole star. The name also means eternal or immovable.
88. Dhruvam
Dhruvam means heaven or eternity. Dhruvam also refers to “the enduring sound.”
89. Dhruvansh
The name Dhruvansh means “a part or component of Dhruv Tara or pole star.”
90. Dhruvit
Dhruvit derives its name from Dhruv Tara or pole star. The name Dhruvit means something that is fixed or constant just like the Dhruv Tara.
91. Dhven
The name Dhven means pious, spiritual, or religious.
92. Dhwnit
The name Dhwnit means “God is my judge.”
93. Dhyan
It isa popular Dhanu Rashi name that means meditation or reflection.
94. Dhyey
The name Dheyey means target, mission, or goal.
95. Dhyutidhara
The name Dhyutidhara means “Lord of brilliance.”
96. Drushil
Drushil refers to a person who is a born achiever. Drushil also means charming.
97. Falgu
An interesting name, Falgu, means “a lovely boy.”
98. Falgun
Falgun is one of the many names of Arjuna (one of the Pandava brothers and a great archer).
99. Fanishwar
Fanishwar is a popular Dhanu Rashi name for baby boy meaning “Lord of serpents.”
100. Fravash
The name Fravash means “guardian angel.”
100 Popular Dhanu Rashi Names For Girls
101. Bhaama
It means charming, brilliant, or beautiful. Bhaama could also mean famous or passionate.
102. Bhadrakali
The name Bhadrakali refers to the fierce form of Goddess Kali.
103. Bhadrapriya
Bhadrapriya refers to Goddess Durga and means “she who blesses and does well to her devotees.”
104. Bhadrika
The name Bhadrika means worthy. Bhadrika also means “a woman with good fortune.”
105. Bhadrusha
The name Bhadrusha means the river Ganges or Ganga.
106. Bhagini
It is the name of Lord Indra’s sister.Bhagini means “the fortunate one.”
107. Bhagirathi
A beautiful girl name, Bhagirathi, is another name for the river Ganges or Ganga.
108. Bhagwanti
The name Bhagwanti means lucky or someone fortunate.
109. Bhagya
Bhagya means destiny or fate. Sometimes, Goddess Lakshmi is also referred to as Bhagya.
110. Bhagyavi
The name Bhagyavi means “in my body.”
111. Bhairavi
It isanother name for Goddess Durga and Goddess Kali. Bhairavi means formidable.
112. Bhakthi
Bhakthi is a beautiful Dhanu Rashi name, which means devotion or prayer.
113. Bhamini
The name Bhamini means glorious, brilliant, beautiful, or passionate.
114. Bhanavi
Bhanavi means something sacred or brilliant. The name Bhanavi also means “descendant of the Sun.”
115. Bhandhavi
The name Bhandhavi refers to “the one who loves and cares for her family, friends, and loved ones.”
116. Bhanuja
A unique name, Bhanuja is another name for the river Yamuna. Bhanuja also means “of the Sun.”
117. Bhanumati
The name Bhanumati means famous, beautiful, or well-known.
118. Bhanumitra
The name Bhanumitra means “friend of Sun.” The name is also used to refer to the Mercury planet.
119. Bhanuni
The name Bhanuni means a charming and pretty woman.
120. Bhanusri
Bhanusri means “rays of the Goddess Lakshmi.”
121. Bhanvi
The name Bhanvi means rays of the sun.
122. Bharati
Bharati is one of the many names of Goddess Saraswati.
123. Bhargavi
The name Bhargavi means beautiful. Bhargavi is also one of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga, and Goddess Parvati.
124. Bhashvika
Bhashvika is often used to represent the Sun or light.
125. Bhavanya
The name Bhavanya means to meditate or meditation. Bhavanya is another name for Goddess Durga.
126. Bhavaprita
The name Bhavaprita means someone adorned by the universe.
127. Bhavati
Bhavati means to rise or ascend. The name is also used to refer the wife of the Sun God.
128. Bhaviada
The name Bhaviada means splendid.
129. Bhavika
Bhavika means happy, cheerful, or joyous. Bhavika also means well-mannered and well-behaved.
130. Bhaviki
It is acommon Dhanu Rashi name for girls that means emotional.
131. Bhavini
The name Bhaavini means “the beautiful woman eminent.” Bhaavini also means caring and emotional.
132. Bhavitha
A beautiful Dhanu Rashi name for baby girl, Bhaavita is one of the many names of Goddess Durga.
133. Bhavya
Bhavya is one of the many names of Goddess Parvati. Bhavya also means beautiful, splendid, or grand.
134. Bhavyaraj
Another name for Goddess Parvati, Bhavyaraj, means splendid.
135. Bhavyasri
The name Bhavyasri means splendid or magnificent.
136. Bhemai
The name Bheemai means calm and peaceful.
137. Bhilangana
Bhilangana is a popular Dhanu Rashi baby girl name, which means a river.
138. Bhini
The name Bhini means humid.
139. Bhoja
The name Bhoja means someone open-minded and generous.
140. Bhoomi
The name Bhoomi means “Earth.” The name Bhoomi also means base.
141. Bhramari
The name Bhramari is one of the several names of Goddess Durga.
142. Bhrithi
The name Bhriti means nourished, cherished, or strengthened.
143. Bhumija
It isone of the many names of Goddess Sita. Bhumija means someone “born from the Earth.”
144. Bhuvaneshwari
Bhuvaneshwari is another name for Goddess Earth.
145. Bhuvika
The name Bhuvika means heaven or paradise.
146. Bulbul
Bulbul derives its name from “Bulbul,” a songbird.
147. Daania
The name Daania means someone beautiful.
148. Daneen
The name Daneen refers to a princess.
149. Dhaarini
The name Dhaarini means to protect or be protective.
150. Dhaivat
Dhaivat means the “heart of the Gods.” It also means divinity.
151. Dhakshitha
The name Dhakshitha means expertise or skill.
152. Dhamini
Dhamini means lightning. Dhamini also means “to conquer.”
153. Dhanalakshmi
The name means “Goddess of wealth.” It is another name of Goddess Lakshmi.
154. Dhanadhanyaki
Dhanadhanyaki refers to one who bestows food grains and wealth.
155. Dhanashri
Dhanashri means “Goddess of wealth.” It is another name for Goddess Lakshmi.
156. Dhanasvi
The name Dhanasvi means luck or fortune.
157. Dhaneshi
The name Dhaneshi means a knowledgeable person or one who has a sound knowledge of the subject.
158. Dhanishtha
The name Dhanishtha means “a star.”
159. Dhanushri
Dhanaushri means a bow. Dhanushri also refers to the Dhanu Rashi.
160. Dhanvi
Another name for Goddess Lakshmi, Dhanvi, refers to a wealthy and rich woman.
161. Dhanya
Dhanya means lucky, fortunate, or auspicious. The name Dhanya also means happy.
162. Dhanyasree
The name Dhanyasree means lucky or blessed. Dhanyasree also means someone who gives wealth.
163. Dhanyta
Dhanyta means blessed or successful. Dhanyta also means wealth and good luck.
164. Dhara
A common Dhanu Rashi name for girls, Dhara means “an individual who sustains or holds.” The name Dhara also means “Earth.”
165. Dharahasi
The name Dharahasi means a person who is always smiling.
166. Dharika
Dharika means “maiden,” or an unmarried woman.
167. Dharmavati
The name Dharmavati refers to one of the raag (melody) in Indian classical music.
168. Dharshani
One of the many names of Goddess Durga, Dharshani, means a blessed individual.
169. Dharshika
Dharshika means a “perceiver.”
170. Dhatri
Dhatri is another name for Goddess Parvati.
171. Dhea
Dhea means compassion and kindness. Dhea also means Goddess.
172. Dheyanshi
Dheyanshi refers to the “God of meditation.”
173. Dhimahi/Dheemahi
Dhimahi/Dheemahi is a unique name that refers to a wise person or an individual full of knowledge and wisdom.
174. Dhimani
Dhimani means intelligence or wisdom.
175. Dhishana
A beautiful name for Dhanu Rashi girls, Dhishana, means knowledge or wisdom. Dhishana also means Goddess or Hymn.
176. Dhitha
The name Dhitha means daughter.
177. Dhiti/Dheeti
The name Dhiti/Dheeti means prayer, intelligence, or wisdom.
178. Dhitya
It means “an answer to someone’s prayers.” Dhitya is also another name of Goddess Lakshmi.
179. Dhivi
The name Dhivi means God or divine.
180. Dhivya
The name Dhivya means something divine, beautiful, and pretty.
181. Dhiyan
The name Dhiyan means “bright light.”
182. Dhiyanshi
Dhiyanshi means someone who is divine or has divine powers.
183. Dhrisha
The name Dhrisha means “Mountain King” or “Mountain Lord.”
184. Dhriti
Dhriti means a patient and a courageous individual. The name Dhriti also means determination, steadiness, and patience.
185. Dhriya
The name Dhriya means one who destroys poverty.
186. Dhrumi
The name Dhrumi means a tree.
187. Dhruti
The name Dhruti means a patient or virtuous individual. The name also means courage or determination.
188. Dhvija
The name Dhvija refers to someone who is born to do great things.
189. Dhwani
The name Dhwani means melody or sound.
190. Dhyani
Dhyani refers to a master or teacher of meditation.
191. Dhyuti
The name Dhyuti means light. Dhyuti also means luster or splendor.
192. Falguni
The name refers to someone born in the month of Falgun in the Hindu calendar. The name also means beautiful.
193. Faloni
The Dhanu Rashi name Faloni means “someone in-charge or responsible.”
194. Farisha
The name Farisha means “light.”
195. Fenna
It means peace or refers to someone who maintains peace and is peaceful.
196. Foolan
A common Dhanu Rashi name for baby girl, Foolan means blossoming or flowering.
197. Fulki
Fulki is a beautiful Dhanu Rashi girl name meaning a spark.
198. Phawta
Phawta is a unique name that refers to someone who is pleasing to the eye.
199. Pholma
The name Pholma means Dove, a bird that symbolizes peace.
200. Phutika
Phutika is a unique name, which means a lovely person.
Babies born under the Dhanu Rashi are believed to become fortunate, rich, and wise. They have the zeal, positivity, and motivation to succeed in life. So if your little munchkin is of Dhanu Rashi, then go ahead and choose a unique name for them.
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