Dharma
Meaning of Dharma
Originating from Sanskrit, the name Dharma is primarily used for baby girls. It is pronounced as "dar-muh" (/ˈdɑrmə/) in Sanskrit. The name has variations such as Dharmesh. While it may not be very common in the United States, with only a few occurrences each year, it still holds its charm and uniqueness. Dharma carries deep spiritual and philosophical connotations, representing righteousness, duty, and moral law in Hinduism and Buddhism. Choosing the name Dharma for your little one can symbolize a strong sense of ethics and spirituality.
Pronunciation
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as dar-muh (/ˈdɑrmə/)
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Notable People Named Dharma
| Dharma Ratna Tuladhar, also known as Dharma Ratna Yami, was a prominent Nepalese government deputy minister, activist, and Newa language writer. |
| Dharma Kumar was an Indian economic historian known for her work on the agrarian history of India, including her award-winning Ph.D. research and publication "Land and Caste in South India." |
| Dharma Pala, a prominent figure in the Pala Dynasty (900–1100) of the Kamarupa Kingdom, ruled from 1035 to 1060. |
| Dharma Mittra is a modern yoga guru and a student of Swami Kailashananda. |
| Dharma Vira OBE, ICS was an Indian civil servant and politician who held various high-ranking positions including governor of Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, and Karnataka, as well as Cabinet Secretary of the Government of India. |
| Dharma Raj Kanniah is a Malaysian field hockey player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Dharma Narayan Barma is an Indian Sanskrit teacher known for promoting the Kamtapur language and was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2021. |
