Dwitiya
Dwitiya (द्वितीया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The second; the second lunar day”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dwitiya (द्वितीया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The second; the second lunar day”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dwitiya (द्वितीया, IAST: dvitīyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The second; the second lunar day”. The second tithi (lunar day) of the Hindu calendar; "the second one."
Meaning, etymology & significance
Dwitiya (द्वितीया) is the Sanskrit ordinal for "second" — and specifically names the second tithi (lunar day) of each fortnight in the Hindu lunar calendar. The Dwitiya tithi is considered auspicious for several festivals — including the second day of Krishna paksha during Diwali, which is celebrated as Bhai Dooj.
In Indian families a daughter named Dwitiya is often the second-born child — the name therefore carries an implicit family-position marker. But the deeper resonance is auspiciousness: the second day of any fortnight is one of building momentum.
The name is unmistakably Sanskrit and uncommon in 2026 naming. It pairs effortlessly with both classical and modern surnames.
Pronunciation: dvi-TEE-yaa. Pair with classical Sanskrit surnames.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Dwitiya aligns with the Purva ashadha nakshatra, under the Dhanu rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Dwiti, Dvija, Aaradhya. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.
