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The baby name Danush is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAH-nush (IPA: /ˈdɑːnʊʃ/).

Danush is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: DAH-nush (IPA: /ˈdɑːnʊʃ/)

What is the meaning of the name Danush ?

The baby name Danush is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAH-nush (IPA: /ˈdɑːnʊʃ/).

Danush is Sanskrit in Origin.

Danush is a cross-cultural given name with two main etymologies. In South Asia it reflects Sanskrit dhanuṣ, “bow,” a potent symbol in Hindu epics; the name evokes focus, valor, and protection, referencing weapons like Shiva’s Pinaka and Arjuna’s Gandiva. It is used across Hindi and Dravidian contexts (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada), with feminine forms such as Dhanusha/Dhanushi.

A separate Persian lineage links Danush to dānish, “knowledge, wisdom,” yielding related names Danesh and Danish; this strand appears in Iran and the broader Persianate world. As a modern given name in India and the diaspora, Danush/Dhanush gained visibility in the late 20th century and surged after the success of the Tamil actor Dhanush. Variants and spellings include Dhanush (prevailing), Danush, Dhanus, Danusha, and Danoosh; short forms include Dan and Danu. Meanings span “bow” or “knowledge,” depending on origin.

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Danush – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
QA Boys 0 #695 13 18,093
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
IN Boys 0 #982 20 16,750
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,072 21 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,089 23 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,587 28 28,008

Danush is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:

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AL
BD
BH
CZ

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People also ask about Danush

Danush is predominantly a boy's name.
Danush is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DAH-nush (IPA: /ˈdɑːnʊʃ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dhanush, Danuš and Daanush.
Danush is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.