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DarpanaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Mirror of the mind, Reflector

Pronunciation: dahr-PAN-uh

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Name
Darpana
Meaning
Mirror of the mind, Reflector
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
dahr-PAN-uh
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Darpana mean?

Darpana is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Mirror of the mind". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dahr-PAN-uh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

दर्पण

मीर्च्छिता, दृष्टिमान

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

dahr-PAN-uh

IPA

d̪ərˈpana

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Darpana is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Mirror of the mind. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

White

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with the life path number 3 are creative and artistic, expressing themselves through various forms of art and beauty.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Reflects inner wisdom and knowledge

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Darpana holds significant importance in Hindu culture, as it is associated with the goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, and learning. Saraswati is revered as a goddess of education and art, and her blessings are sought after by students, writers, musicians, and artists.
The name Darpana carries a deep spiritual significance, as it symbolizes the mirror-like quality of the mind, which can reflect wisdom and knowledge. A person named Darpana is believed to have a deep understanding of the teachings of the ancient texts, and is often sought after for their wisdom and guidance. The name is also a reminder to live a life of learning and self-reflection, as one strives to reflect the divine wisdom of the universe within oneself.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Darpana was a courtesan in the court of King Harshavardhana of Thanesar (circa 606-647 AD). The name Darpana carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Early Medieval India

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

दर्पण

मीर्च्छिता, दृष्टिमान

🇮🇳Hindi

दर्पना

दृष्टि, दर्शन

🇮🇳Tamil

தர்ப்பன

விழிவிடம், அருளம்

🇮🇳Telugu

దర్పన

దృష్టి, దృష్టియోదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Darpana

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Mirror of the mind, Reflector

🇧🇩Bengali

Darpana

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Mirror of the mind, Reflector

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