At a Glance: Name: Dhanishta – Meaning: 'wealthiest' or 'most renowned,' a Sanskrit superlative; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) near the constellation Delphinus – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dhuh-NISH-tuh
Dhanishta is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “'wealthiest' or 'most renowned,' a Sanskrit superlative; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) near the constellation Delphinus”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Dhanishta
Meaning: 'wealthiest' or 'most renowned,' a Sanskrit superlative; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) near the constellation Delphinus.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: Grouped as a 'star' name because of its nakshatra association Actually: Dhanishta isn't a general word for 'star' -- it names one specific nakshatra, and its root meaning is 'wealthiest,' not 'star.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dhanishta
Phonetic: dhuh-NISH-tuh
Popularity of Dhanishta
Dhanishta doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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