181 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With D
D offers an exceptional balance across cultures, styles, and genders. From short, punchy modern favorites like Dev and Dia to majestic classics like Daniel and Divya, D is a welcoming starting point for families looking across multicultural backgrounds.
D Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with D fall under Meena, Dhanu, Kumbha or Karka, by syllableDetailsHide
Which one depends on the syllable, not the letter:
- Meena मीन · PiscesDee दी · Doo दू · De दे · Do दो
- Dhanu धनु · SagittariusDhaa धा · Dha ढ
- Kumbha कुम्भ · AquariusDaa दा
- Karka कर्क · CancerDaa डा · Dee डी · Doo डू · De डे · Do डो
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated D Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with D. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular D names
36· Trending and widely lovedUnique D names
7· Distinctive and less commonModern D names
38· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic D names
44· Timeless names that endureAll 181 Names Starting With D
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- DaaniyaNear and within reach, like the low-hanging fruits of Paradise (Quran 69:23)
- DaanyaClose, beautiful
- DahliaDahlia flower; also branch (Hebrew)
- DaisyDay's Eye, Daisy Flower, Innocent
- DakotaFriend, Ally
- DakshSkilled, competent; a Prajapati in mythology
- DakshaCompetent, Able, Talented, Skilled
- DakshayaniGoddess Sati, daughter of Daksha
- DaksheshLord Shiva, lord of Daksha
- DalalGentle coquetry; one cherished and treated with tenderness
- DallasMeadow dwelling, valley of water
- DaltonFrom an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English
- DamianFrom the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), which was derived from Greek δαμάζω ( damazo ) meaning "to tame"
- DamienFrom the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), which was derived from Greek δαμάζω ( damazo ) meaning "to tame"
- DaminiLightning, conqueror, self-controlled
- DamodarLord Krishna, tied with a rope
- DamonDerived from Greek δαμάζω ( damazo ) meaning "to tame"
- DanaLarge pearl
- DananeerWealth, riches, and prosperity
- DaneFrom an English surname that was either a variant of the surname Dean or else an ethnic name referring to a person from Denmark
- DaneenPrincess or intelligent
- DaneshFull of knowledge, wise, learned
- DaniaNear and close; gentle and within reach (Arabic daniya)
- DanielGod Is My Judge
- DanielaGod is my judge (feminine of Daniel)
- DanishKnowledge, wisdom, learning
- DaniyaNear, close, accessible, and easily reachable; referenced in Surah Al-Haqqah describing the fruits of Paradise
- DaniyalGod is My Judge
- DannaFrom the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge", from the roots דִּין ( din ) meaning "to judge" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- DanteEnduring or steadfast
- DanvirGenerous hero, great giver, Karna
- DaphneLaurel tree, bay tree, victory
- DarakshaSparkling, bright, or star-like
- DarcieFrom an English surname that was derived from Norman French d'Arcy, originally denoting one who came from the town of Arcy in La Manche, France
- DarcyDark one; from Arcy
- DariaFeminine form of Darius, from an Old Persian name meaning "possessing goodness"
- DarielFrom an English surname that was derived from Norman French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France
- DarisnaVision, sight, perception of truth
- DarlaFrom the English word darling combined with the common name suffix lene
- DarpanMirror, reflection, clarity
- Darraghoak tree
- DarrenThe meaning of this name is not known for certain
- DarshVision, Sight
- DarshanVision, Sight Of The Divine, Viewing
- DarshanaVision, sight, philosophy, observation
- DarvStrength, bravery, courage
- DarwinFrom a surname that was derived from the Old English given name Deorwine
- DashProbably inspired by the English word dash meaning "run, sprint"
- DasharathFather of Lord Rama, king of Ayodhya
- DatarGiver, generous, Lord Shiva
- DavidBeloved, dear one
- DavinaFrom the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), which was derived from דּוֹד ( doḏ ) meaning "beloved" or "uncle"
- DavisFrom the English surname Davis, which was derived from the given name David
- DawoodBeloved
- DawsonSon of David
- DawudArabic form of David; the beloved prophet-king granted the Zabur
- DaxFrom an English surname, which was derived either from the town of Dax in France or from the Old English given name Dæcca (of unknown meaning)
- DaxtonElaboration of Dax influenced by names such as Paxton and Braxton
- DayaKindness, mercy, compassion
- DayanJudge, ruler, one who passes judgment
- DayanaMeans "divine, goddesslike", a derivative of Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess"
- DayanandOne who finds joy in compassion, Swami Dayanand
- DayanitaMerciful, compassionate lady
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- DeaconServant; messenger; church minister
- DeanValley or church official
- DeborahFrom the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devora) meaning "bee"
- DecianTenth or belonging to Decius
- DecimaTenth child or tenth-born
- DecimusTenth-born son
- DeclanFull of goodness, man of prayer
- DeekshaInitiation into sacred knowledge; consecration
- DeepLight, lamp, luminous glow
- DeepakLamp
- DeepaliRow of lamps, festive lights
- DeepanshuRay of light, sun
- DeepikaA little lamp, light, illumination
- Deirdresorrowful, wanderer
- DelaneyFrom a surname: either the English surname Delaney 1 or the Irish surname Delaney 2
- DelilahDelicate, languishing
- DellaNoble; bright noble one (pet form of Adela/Adelaide)
- Delphinedolphin
- Delythpretty, neat
- Demelzafort on the hill
- DemiAlternate transcription of Greek Δήμη, Ντίμι or Ντίμη (see Dimi ), as well as a short form of Demetria
- DennisFrom Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of Dionysius
- DennyFrom Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of Dionysius
- DenverGreen valley; from the Danes' ford
- Denzelfrom the high stronghold
- DereckFrom the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of Theodoric
- DerekFrom the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of Theodoric
- DerrickFrom the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of Theodoric
- Dervladaughter of a poet
- DesiderataDesired, long-awaited, or wished for
- DesideriusDesired child or long-awaited
- DesmondFrom South Munster; one from south Ireland
- DestinyMeans simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately from Latin destino "to determine", a derivative of sto "to stand"
- DevGod
- DevakiDivine, mother of Lord Krishna
- DevangA part of God; divine-limbed
- DevanshPart of God
- DevenResembling a god, divine, Lord Indra
- DevendraKing of gods, Lord Indra
- DeveshGod of gods, Lord Shiva
- DevikDivine, pure, little god
- DevikaLittle Goddess
- DevonPoet, Defender
- DevratSpiritual, oath of Bhishma
- DevyaniDivine chariot, daughter of Sage Sukracharya
- Dewibeloved
- DexterRight-handed; skilled; dyer
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- DhairyaPatience, courage, and composure
- DhakshaEarth, competent, Goddess Parvati
- DhananjayWinner of wealth; an epithet of the great archer Arjuna
- DhanashreeGoddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, classical raga
- DhaniWealthy, green earth, prosperous
- DhanushBow
- DharaConstant flow; the earth that bears all
- DharmendraLord of righteousness, Lord of Dharma
- DharmikVirtuous, righteous, religious
- DharshiniOne who pays respect, one who sees or represents a vision
- DhayCompassion, reflection, meditation
- DheeIntelligence, mind, wisdom
- DheerajPatience, courage, calmness
- DhritiPatience, courage, steadfastness
- DhruvPole Star, Firm
- DhruvaPole star, unshakeable, steadfast, devotee
- DhwaniSound, melody, or sweet echo
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- DianaDivine, heavenly
- Diarmuidwithout enemy, free from envy
- DiegoSupplanter (Spanish name linked to James/Santiago)
- DigambarUnencumbered, Lord Shiva, sky-clad
- DigbySettlement by the ditch; town by the dyke
- DilipProtector of Ayodhya, king, benevolent ruler
- DiljitWinner of hearts
- DimaSteady, gentle rain that falls without thunder or lightning
- DimpleDimple
- DinaLove, religion
- DineshSun, lord of the day
- DionDerived from the Greek element Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus "
- DiorGolden (from French 'd'or'); after the House of Dior
- DiptiBrightness, radiance, brilliance, glow
- DishaDirection; one who shows the way
- DitikshaRadiant vision, patience, tolerance
- DivijBorn of heaven; divine
- DivishaGoddess Durga, chief of goddess, or divine
- DivitImmortal, divine, or one who has conquered death
- DivyaDivine, Heavenly
- DivyanshDivine part, ray of divine light
- DiyaLamp, Light
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- Doireannsullen, daughter of Fionn
- DollieFrom the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), which meant "gift of god" from Greek θεός ( theos ) meaning "god" and δῶρον ( doron ) meaning "gift"
- DollyFrom the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), which meant "gift of god" from Greek θεός ( theos ) meaning "god" and δῶρον ( doron ) meaning "gift"
- DominicBelonging to the Lord
- DominicaBelonging to the Lord or born on Sunday
- DominicusBelonging to the Lord
- DomitillaTamed or gentle little lady
- DonaldFrom the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall meaning "ruler of the world", composed of the Old Irish elements domun "world" and fal "rule"
- DonataGiven or gift from God
- DonatusGift from God or given freely
- Donnachabrown-haired warrior
- DonnieFrom the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall meaning "ruler of the world", composed of the Old Irish elements domun "world" and fal "rule"
- DonovanDark warrior; brown-haired chieftain
- DorotheaGift of God
- DottyFrom the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), which meant "gift of god" from Greek θεός ( theos ) meaning "god" and δῶρον ( doron ) meaning "gift"
- Douglasdark river, dark stream
- DoveBird of Peace, Dove, Gentle, Pure
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- DuaPrayer, supplication, invocation
- DuhaThe bright forenoon light, after which Surah Ad-Duha is named
- DukeLeader; duke; commander
- Dulciesweet
- Duncandark warrior
- DurgaInvincible, goddess of strength and power
- DurrahA large glistening pearl; a gem of great worth
- DustinFrom the English surname Dustin, which was itself derived from the Old Norse given name órsteinn (see Torsten )
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