Sight, Vision
Pronunciation: dahr-shahn
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Darshan is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Sight". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dahr-shahn. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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दर्शन
दर्शनम् (दर्शना) प्रति दृश्यमानत्वम्
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dahr-shahn
IPA
/dəˈrʃən/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Crystal Quartz
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The term 'darshan' is used in various contexts in Hinduism, including the act of seeing a deity or a guru, or the act of witnessing an event or a phenomenon. It is also used metaphorically to refer to gaining knowledge or understanding.
Historical Usage
According to Hindu mythology, the term 'Darshan' refers to the divine sight or vision of a deity. It is believed that seeing a deity in a temple or during a religious ritual brings blessings and enlightenment. This practice has been an integral part of Hindu culture since ancient times.
Ancient Times to Present Day
The term 'Darshan' also finds mention in Indian literary works such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. In these epics, Darshan is used to describe the encounter between a devotee and a deity. For instance, Arjuna's Darshan of Lord Krishna during the Bhagavad Gita is a famous example of this.
5th Century BCE to 4th Century CE
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Translations
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दर्शन
दर्शनम् (दर्शना) प्रति दृश्यमानत्वम्
दर्शन
देखना
தர்சனம்
திரும்பது, பார்த்து
దర్శనము
దృష్టి, పృష్ఠా
Darshan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sight, Vision
Darshan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sight, Vision
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