Dhruv
Meaning of Dhruv
The name Dhruv is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "constant" or "immovable." It is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, where Dhruv is known as a devoted prince who achieved immortality and became the Pole Star through his unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. This celestial association makes the name particularly significant, symbolizing steadfastness and reliability. Pronounced as DRUV (/druˈv/), it has gained moderate popularity in the United States over recent decades. The name has consistently appeared in the top 2000 names since 1987, with its highest rank being 997 in 2019. A common variation of this name is Dhruva, which carries the same profound meanings and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as DRUV (/druˈv/)
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Notable People Named Dhruv
| Dhruv Ghanekar is a Mumbai-based music composer, songwriter, producer, and guitar player known for his fusion of African and Indian sounds in his second album, Voyage. |
| Dhruv Vikram is an Indian actor, singer, and lyricist known for his work in Tamil films, making his debut in 2019 and starring alongside his father in Mahaan (2022). |
| Dhruv Visvanath is a New Delhi-based musician and producer who gained recognition as a finalist on the first season of My Kind of Country. |
| Dhruv Rathee is a prominent Indian YouTuber, vlogger, and social media activist with a focus on social, political, and environmental issues, boasting around 18.8 million subscribers and 3.6 billion total video views as of September 2023. |
| Dhruv Raina is a prominent philosopher and historian of science known for his work on the domestication of science in colonial India and transnational intellectual networks of science. |
| Dhruv Prashant Patel OBE is an Anglo-Indian businessman, community organizer, and politician, currently serving as a City Common Councilman since 2013. |
| Dhruv Chand Jurel is an Indian cricketer known for playing as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). |
| Dhruv Sehgal is an Indian actor, writer, and director, best known for his role as Dhruv Vats in the romantic comedy series Little Things. |
| Dhruv Shorey is an Indian cricketer known for playing for Delhi and making his first-class debut in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. |
| Dhruv Kapila is an accomplished Indian badminton player, known for his gold medal wins at the 2019 South Asian Games and his contribution to the India team's victory at the 2022 Thomas Cup. |
| Dhruv Raval is an Indian first-class cricketer known for playing for Gujarat in various domestic cricket tournaments. |
