Dhira
Dhira (धीरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Steadfast, courageous, wise, and resolute”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dhira (धीरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Steadfast, courageous, wise, and resolute”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dhira (धीरा, IAST: Dhīrā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Steadfast, courageous, wise, and resolute”. From the Sanskrit root 'dhī' (intellect, wisdom) or related to 'dhairya' (steadfastness), Dhīrā is the Goddess who is unshakeably courageous and profoundly wise in all circumstances.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'dhīra' in Sanskrit classical literature denotes the hero or heroine who is firm in intellect, calm under pressure, and undeviating in resolve. As Dhīrā, Lalitā is the supremely bold and wise Goddess whose equanimity never wavers before the challenges of the cosmos. This quality of divine steadiness is considered among the highest virtues in both Vedic and Āgamic traditions.
Dhīrā is a graceful and meaningful name for a girl, carrying the aspiration of courage, wisdom, and steadiness. It appears as a divine epithet in the Lalitā Sahasranāma and is used more broadly across Hindu naming traditions; pronounced 'DHEE-raa', with a long 'ī'.
Scriptural source
Dhira appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Dhira — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Steadfast, courageous, wise, and resolute
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha
- Rashi
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhira mean?
Dhira is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Steadfast, courageous, wise, and resolute”.
Is Dhira a boy or girl name?
Dhira is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Dhira?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Dhira aligns with the Purva Ashadha nakshatra, under the Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Dhira?
The Chaldean name number of Dhira is 4.
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