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.
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- 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