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Dhanush

धनुष

Bow

Dhanush is a Sanskrit name derived from the word for bow, a symbol of power, focus, and strength in ancient Indian tradition. It holds significant cultural importance as it is associated with the divine bow of Lord Rama, the Pinaka, symbolizing righteousness and the ability to hit the target of dharma.

BoySanskritDhanu · SagittariusPurva AshadhaPythagorean no. 3 · The Creative2 syllables
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Dhanush in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiधनुष
Bengaliধনুষ
Punjabiਧਨੁਸ਼
Gujaratiધનુષ
Odiaଧନୁଷ
Teluguధనుష
Kannadaಧನುಷ
Malayalamധനുഷ
Tamilதநுஷ

Pythagorean numerology 3 · The Creative — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as expressive, joyful, social and imaginative.

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

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