Baby names starting with D

68 baby names that start with D, with their meanings.

68 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

D

  • Daan – God is my judge
  • Dafni – Laurel tree
  • Dahlia – Dahlia flower; also branch (Hebrew)
  • Daisy – Day's eye, the flower
  • Dakshayani – Goddess Sati, daughter of Daksha
  • Dakshesh – Lord Shiva, lord of Daksha
  • Damini – Lightning, conqueror, self-controlled
  • Damodar – Lord Krishna, tied with a rope
  • Daniel – God Is My Judge
  • Daniela – God is my judge (feminine of Daniel)
  • Dante – Enduring or steadfast
  • Danvir – Generous hero, great giver, Karna
  • Darcy – Dark one; from Arcy
  • Darius – Possessing goodness
  • Darpan – Mirror, reflection, clarity
  • Darragh – Oak tree
  • Darshan – Vision
  • Darshana – Vision, sight, philosophy, observation
  • Dasharath – Father of Lord Rama, king of Ayodhya
  • Davi – Beloved
  • David – Beloved
  • Daya – Kindness, mercy, compassion
  • Dayanand – One who finds joy in compassion, Swami Dayanand
  • Dayanita – Merciful, compassionate lady
  • Dechen – Great bliss
  • Deep – Light, lamp, luminous glow
  • Deepak – Lamp, light
  • Deepali – Row of lamps, festive lights
  • Deepanshu – Ray of light, sun
  • Della – Noble; bright noble one (pet form of Adela/Adelaide)
  • Delphine – Dolphin
  • Denzel – From the high stronghold
  • Dev – Divine
  • Devaki – Divine, mother of Lord Krishna
  • Deven – Resembling a god, divine, Lord Indra
  • Devendra – King of gods, Lord Indra
  • Devesh – God of gods, Lord Shiva
  • Devik – Divine, pure, little god
  • Devika – Little goddess
  • Devyani – Divine chariot, daughter of Sage Sukracharya
  • Dewi – Beloved
  • Dhanashree – Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, classical raga
  • Dhani – Wealthy, green earth, prosperous
  • Dharmendra – Lord of righteousness, Lord of Dharma
  • Dhay – Compassion, reflection, meditation
  • Dhee – Intelligence, mind, wisdom
  • Dheeraj – Patience, courage, calmness
  • Dhruv – Pole Star, Firm
  • Dhruva – Pole star, unshakeable, steadfast, devotee
  • Diana – Divine, heavenly
  • Diarmuid – Without enemy, free from envy
  • Diego – Supplanter (Spanish name linked to James/Santiago)
  • Digambar – Unencumbered, Lord Shiva, sky-clad
  • Dilip – Protector of Ayodhya, king, benevolent ruler
  • Dimitar – Follower of Demeter
  • Dimitris – Follower of Demeter
  • Dinis – Follower of Dionysus
  • Dior – Golden (from French 'd'or'); after the House of Dior
  • Divyansh – Divine part, ray of divine light
  • Diya – Lamp, light
  • Do-yoon – Lead, allow
  • Donnacha – Brown-haired warrior
  • Douglas – Dark river, dark stream
  • Duarte – Wealthy guardian
  • Dulcie – Sweet
  • Duncan – Dark warrior
  • Durga – Invincible, goddess of strength and power
  • Dylan – Son of the sea

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