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Hindu Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Dushyant

Dark, radiant, or glowing

Pronunciation: doo-SHYAN-t (/dʊʃjənt/)

Boy Name Sanskrit origin Popularity 65
Meaning
Dark, radiant, or glowing
Origin
Sanskrit
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path
6
Popularity Score
65
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi
Lucky Colors: GoldOrange

What does Dushyant mean?

Dushyant is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dus’ which means ‘dark’ and ‘shyanta’ which means ‘radiant’ or ‘glowing’. The name signifies someone who is dark in complexion but possesses a shining, radiant personality.

Dushyant in other languages & scripts

Hindi
दुश्यन्त
दुष् (dush) + यन्त (yant) = दुश्यन्त (dushyant)

How to pronounce Dushyant

English pronunciation
doo-SHYAN-t
IPA notation
/dʊʃjənt/

Numerology & personality

Persons with a life path number 6 are nurturers and caregivers, responsible and loving.

Associated Traits
BraveWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual & cultural context

A name with a divine origin, associated with the god Dushan, who was a descendant of Lord Rama.

The name Dushyant holds deep cultural significance in Hindu mythology, especially in the epic Mahabharata. Dushyant is known as the father of the famous emperor Shantanu, who later married the celestial nymph Satyawati. Their union produced the legendary Pandava brothers - Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva.

Popularity of Dushyant by region

Region Country Score Year
India (Overall) IN 78 2024
Bali (Indonesia) ID 64 2024
West Bengal IN 72 2024
Mauritius MU 78 2024
Karnataka IN 74 2024

Spelling variations of Dushyant

DushyaantDusyant

Names similar to Dushyant

Frequently asked questions about Dushyant

What does Dushyant mean?
Dushyant is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘dus’ which means ‘dark’ and ‘shyanta’ which means ‘radiant’ or ‘glowing’.
Is Dushyant a Hinduism name?
Yes, Dushyant is a Sanskrit name with deep roots in Hinduism.
How to pronounce Dushyant?
Doos-hyan-t
Is Dushyant popular today?
Yes, Dushyant is a popular name among Hindus and is often given to baby boys in the hope of imbuing them with the qualities of strength, courage, and radiance.
What is the origin of Dushyant?
Dushyant is a Sanskrit name, originating from the words ‘dark’ and ‘radiant’.