Boy name
Dharma name meaning
“duty, righteous conduct”
Dharma is a masculine name from Sanskrit dharma, meaning duty or righteous conduct. The source word encompasses duty, order, and acting rightly. Darma is a related form that has long been borrowed into languages of the Indonesian archipelago, retaining the connection to this Sanskrit term.
What does Dharma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dharma
From Sanskrit dharma, encompassing duty, order, and righteous conduct. Darma is a long-established borrowing in languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Dharma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dharma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Dharma as a first name
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Dharma Febrian
Interpretation
May this person practice virtue, with February reflected in the name.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Febrian: associated with February
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Dharma Suharjo
Interpretation
May this person fulfill duties well and live in prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
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Dharma Alvaro
Interpretation
May this person guard all and always act according to virtue.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Alvaro: guardian of all
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Dharma Purna
Interpretation
May this person fulfill duties wholly and bring virtuous actions to completion.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Dharma Bina
Interpretation
May this person build and develop life through actions guided by virtue.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Bina: to build and develop
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Dharma Nadi
Interpretation
May virtue always be present in every pulse of life.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Interpretation
A picture of virtue glowing like embers in every pulse of life.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Bara: glowing embers
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Dharma Vicky
Interpretation
May this person achieve victory by consistently fulfilling duties with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Vicky: victory; victor
Dharma as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a son practice virtue with the benefit of experience.Meaning of each word
- Syaputra: son, male child
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Aldi: old, experienced
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Interpretation
May this person be a courageous, peaceful, virtuous ruler who offers counsel.Meaning of each word
- Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
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Interpretation
May this person be free while continuing to act with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Tanu: body, self
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Interpretation
A picture of a virtuous realm, with Tuesday reflected in the name.Meaning of each word
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
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Interpretation
May this person be a virtuous gift bringing goodness, associated with September.Meaning of each word
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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Interpretation
May this person be a shield preserving good order through virtue.Meaning of each word
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
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Interpretation
May prosperity and a spear accompany a wise and virtuous ruler.Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
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Interpretation
May determined efforts to reach a goal unfold through beautiful virtue.Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
Dharma as a last name
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Sian Dharma
Interpretation
May this person grow wise and always act according to virtue.Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Nicky Dharma
Interpretation
May the people's victory be achieved through actions guided by virtue.Meaning of each word
- Nicky: victory of the people
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Setyadi Dharma
Interpretation
May this person be faithful and excellent in fulfilling their duties.Meaning of each word
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Wicaksana Dharma
Interpretation
May this person fulfill duties with wisdom and keen judgment.Meaning of each word
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Interpretation
May counsel and authority guide the realm toward actions rooted in virtue.Meaning of each word
- Renaldi: counsel and power
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Renaldo Dharma
Interpretation
May this person use counsel and authority to fulfill virtuous duties.Meaning of each word
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Teja Dharma
Interpretation
May actions guided by virtue radiate light and brilliance throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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Interpretation
May this person be a king among kings whose virtue is beautiful.Meaning of each word
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Dharma: duty, righteous conduct
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How to pronounce Dharma
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dharma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦝꦂꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮠᮁᮙ |
Is Dharma a boy’s name?
Yes, Dharma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dharma ranks #329 among boy names in our data sample (60 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 Dharma
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Dharma
- Dharma Pongrekun · b. 1966
- Dharma Oratmangun · b. 1959
- Dharma Setiawan
- Dharma Gunawi · b. 1971
- Dharma Nuckelar · b. 1985
- Dewa Gede Dharma Putra · b. 1973
- Dharma Budhi · b. 1958
- Dharma Edward Damanik · b. 1954
- Dharma I Putu Roy Danu Wira
- Dharma Satya Dawis · b. 1983
- Dharma Setiawan
- Dharma Setiawan
FAQ about the name Dharma
What is the meaning of Dharma?
Dharma means duty, righteous conduct. From Sanskrit dharma, encompassing duty, order, and righteous conduct. Darma is a long-established borrowing in languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Dharma a boy’s name?
Yes, Dharma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dharma?
Dharma is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Dharma have?
Dharma has 2 syllables (Dhar-ma) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dharma?
Dharma ranks #329 among boy names in our data sample (60 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dharma?
Other spellings: Darma.
What full names go well with Dharma?
Some ideas: Dharma Febrian; Syaputra Dharma Aldi; Sian Dharma.
Famous people named Dharma?
Notable people named Dharma include Dharma Pongrekun, Dharma Oratmangun, Dharma Setiawan.
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