Boy name
Dahana name meaning
“fire, burning flame”
Dahana is a masculine name meaning fire or burning flame, from the Sanskrit word dahana, meaning burning or fire. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese. Its related Sanskrit root is dah, meaning to burn, which explains the name’s connection with fire and burning.
What does Dahana mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dahana
From Sanskrit dahana, meaning burning or fire, also borrowed into Old Javanese. It derives from the root dah, to burn.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D · Da |
Name combinations with Dahana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dahana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
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Meaning of each word
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Wiraputra: a brave son
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
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Dahana Suriya
Meaning of each word
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Suriya: the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Masa: time, period, month
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Dahana Banyu
Meaning of each word
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
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Meaning of each word
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Paino: born on the Pahing market day
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
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How to pronounce Dahana
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dahana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦲꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮠᮔ |
Is Dahana a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dahana ranks #3,931 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Dahana
What is the meaning of Dahana?
Dahana means fire, burning flame. From Sanskrit dahana, meaning burning or fire, also borrowed into Old Javanese. It derives from the root dah, to burn.
Is Dahana a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dahana?
Dahana is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Dahana have?
Dahana has 3 syllables (Da-ha-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dahana?
Dahana ranks #3,931 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dahana?
Some ideas: Dahana Kurnianto Muni; Dahana Wiraputra Prayoga; Dahana Suriya.
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