Meaning & Origin
Dushyant is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dus’ which means ‘dark’ and ‘shyanta’ which means ‘radiant’ or ‘glowing’. The name signifies someone who is dark in complexion but possesses a shining, radiant personality.
Spiritual meaning
A name with a divine origin, associated with the god Dushan, who was a descendant of Lord Rama.
Language details
दुश्यन्त
valiant, heroic
दुश्यन्त
दुष् (dush) + यन्त (yant) = दुश्यन्त (dushyant)
துஷ்யந்த
valiant, heroic
దుశ్యంత
valiant, heroic
Dushyant
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Dark, radiant, or glowing
Dushyant
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Dark, radiant, or glowing
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
doo-SHYAN-t
/dʊʃjənt/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Tuesday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Dushyant holds deep cultural significance in Hindu mythology, especially in the epic Mahabharata. Dushyant is known as the father of the famous emperor Shantanu, who later married the celestial nymph Satyawati. Their union produced the legendary Pandava brothers - Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva.
On a spiritual level, the name Dushyant represents a profound contrast. The word 'dus' symbolizes the darkness of our minds, tainted by ignorance, desires, and ego. Meanwhile, the word 'shyanta' represents the inner light, the wisdom and the self-realization that comes through spiritual growth.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Dushyant was a king in Indian mythology and a descendant of the lunar dynasty. He is most famous for being the father of Shakuntala, who gave birth to the great hero Bheeshma.
Historical references
Dushyant was a legendary king of ancient India, who ruled over the Haihayas, a powerful kingdom situated in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. He is also known as Dushyanta Chakravarti, which means the universal monarch.
Circa 1200 BCE
Dushyant is also famous for his romantic association with Shakuntala, a beautiful nymph who was cursed by her father to be abandoned by her husband. Their love story is one of the most famous in Indian literature, and is recounted in the play 'Shakuntala' by the great Sanskrit playwright Kalidasa.
Circa 500 CE
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