Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Durva

“A sacred grass used in Hindu worship”

About the name Durva

Meaning
A sacred grass used in Hindu worship
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
D
Name number
3

Numerology of Durva

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 Durva

Ashlesha

Naming syllable “Du” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signKarka (Cancer)
DeityThe Nagas, serpent deities
SymbolA coiled serpent

Perceptive, intuitive and quick witted. Described as someone with deep insight into people.

All Ashlesha names

Uttara Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Du” · 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
Durva 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 Durva

What does the name Durva mean?

Durva means "A sacred grass used in Hindu worship" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Durva a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Durva match?

The name Durva starts with the syllable "Du", which is a naming syllable of Ashlesha nakshatra (pada 2) and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Durva?

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

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