Sanskrit · Boy name
Dhruv
“constant, steadfast”
About the name Dhruv
Dhruv is derived from Sanskrit meaning ‘constant’ or ‘steadfast’, from dhruva, ‘fixed’ or ‘firm’. It is associated with the mythological figure Dhruva, a devoted boy in the Puranas whom Vishnu rewarded by making him the Pole Star, which stays fixed in the sky. In Hindi the Pole Star is still called Dhruv Tara. The name is used for boys in India and among the Indian diaspora, and the online commentator Dhruv Rathee is a known bearer.
- Meaning
- constant, steadfast
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DROOV(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Dhruva
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Middle names for Dhruv
- Dhruv Raj
- Dhruv Kumar
- Dhruv Arjun
- Dhruv Nikhil
- Dhruv Vikram
Questions about Dhruv
- What does Dhruv mean?
- Dhruv is a Sanskrit name meaning "constant, steadfast".
- How do you pronounce Dhruv?
- Dhruv is pronounced DROOV, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Dhruv?
- Variants of Dhruv include Dhruva.
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