Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Dakshayani

“A name of the goddess Parvati, who was Daksha’s daughter”

About the name Dakshayani

Meaning
A name of the goddess Parvati, who was Daksha’s daughter
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
D
Name number
3

Numerology of Dakshayani

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Dakshayani

Pushya

Naming syllable “Da” · ruled by Saturn

Pada 1234
Moon signKarka (Cancer)
DeityBrihaspati, teacher of the gods
SymbolA cow's udder, a lotus

Nurturing, wise and devoted. Considered in tradition to be one of the most auspicious nakshatras.

All Pushya names

Purva Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Da” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityAja Ekapada, the one-footed fire
SymbolThe front legs of a cot

Idealistic, intense and spiritual. Traditionally linked with deep thought and a passion for causes.

All Purva Bhadrapada names

Uttara Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Da” · ruled by Saturn

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityAhirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep
SymbolThe back legs of a cot

Calm, wise and compassionate. Described as having great patience and depth of character.

All Uttara Bhadrapada names
Dakshayani starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Dakshayani

What does the name Dakshayani mean?

Dakshayani means "A name of the goddess Parvati, who was Daksha’s daughter" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Dakshayani a boy or a girl name?

Dakshayani is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Dakshayani match?

The name Dakshayani starts with the syllable "Da", which is a naming syllable of Pushya nakshatra (pada 4) and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3) and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Dakshayani?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Dakshayani adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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