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Dhananjay

धनंजय

Winner of wealth or conqueror of Arjuna

Dhananjay is a Sanskrit name derived from the roots 'Dhana' (wealth) and 'Jaya' (victory). It is famously known as one of the names of Arjuna in the Mahabharata, signifying he who acquired wealth during the Digvijaya campaign, and is also an epithet for the deity Agni.

BoySanskritDhanu · SagittariusPurva AshadhaPythagorean no. 33 · The Nurturer3 syllables
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Dhananjay in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiधनंजय
Bengaliধনংজয
Punjabiਧਨਂਜਯ
Gujaratiધનંજય
Odiaଧନଂଜଯ
Teluguధనంజయ
Kannadaಧನಂಜಯ
Malayalamധനംജയ

Pythagorean numerology 33 · The Nurturer — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as caring, responsible, loving and family-minded.

Dhanu rashi · Sagittarius — element Fire, ruled by Jupiter. Common naming sounds include Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha and Bhe.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Dhananjay (Dhananjaya) is a famous epic name of Arjuna in Sanskrit meaning conqueror of wealth.

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