Boy name
Dhanu name meaning
“bow; lake”
Dhanu is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit dhanu, meaning “bow”, a word also borrowed into Old Javanese. The meaning “lake” follows Sundanese danu, which has a separate origin. Danu is a related spelling variant, with the two meanings belonging to different linguistic sources.
What does Dhanu mean?
Bow; lake
In Indonesian: busur; danau
Origin and cultural usage of Dhanu
May derive from Sanskrit dhanu, ‘bow’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Sundanese danu means ‘lake’ and has a separate origin.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sundanese |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D |
Name combinations with Dhanu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dhanu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Mahaputra: a great or noble son
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Meaning of each word
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
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Dhanu Bagja
Meaning of each word
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
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Meaning of each word
- Anggono: alone, independent
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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Dhanu Rukma
Meaning of each word
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Dhanu: bow; lake
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
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How to pronounce Dhanu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dhanu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦝꦤꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮠᮔᮥ |
Is Dhanu a boy’s name?
Yes, Dhanu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dhanu ranks #2,433 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dhanu
Famous people named Dhanu
- Dhanu Rosadhe · b. 1989
- Dhanu Syahputra · b. 1998
- Dhanu Priyoprabowa · b. 1961
- Dhanu Utomo B.
FAQ about the name Dhanu
What is the meaning of Dhanu?
Dhanu means bow; lake. May derive from Sanskrit dhanu, ‘bow’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Sundanese danu means ‘lake’ and has a separate origin.
Is Dhanu a boy’s name?
Yes, Dhanu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dhanu?
Dhanu is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Dhanu have?
Dhanu has 2 syllables (Dha-nu) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dhanu?
Dhanu ranks #2,433 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dhanu?
Other spellings: Danu.
What full names go well with Dhanu?
Some ideas: Dhanu Mahaputra Idaman; Dhanu Andika Pramana; Dhanu Bagja.
Famous people named Dhanu?
Notable people named Dhanu include Dhanu Rosadhe, Dhanu Syahputra, Dhanu Priyoprabowa.
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