The baby name Darsa is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAR-sah (IPA: /ˈdɑr.sɑ/).
The baby name Darsa is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAR-sah (IPA: /ˈdɑr.sɑ/).
Darsa is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Darsa is a modern given name from Sanskrit darśa, rooted in the verb dṛś “to see.” It denotes “sight, vision, auspicious appearance,” and in Vedic usage also names the new-moon day. The same root underlies darśana/darshan, the “view” or blessed audience of the divine in Hindu practice, giving Darsa connotations of insight, perception, and renewal.
The word darśa appears in Vedic ritual (Darśapūrṇamāsa sacrifices) and classical texts, yet Darsa has only recently been adopted as a personal name, primarily in India and the South Asian diaspora. It functions as a unisex choice, though more commonly masculine. Variants and related forms include Darsha, Darsh, Darshan (masculine), and Darshana, Darshini, Darshi (feminine); the scholarly transliteration is Darśa. Parents drawn to spiritual or philosophical resonances favor Darsa for its blend of clarity, contemplative symbolism, and the fresh start implied by the new moon.
Darsa is a rare find. Our records hold just 34 recorded uses, spread over 14 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #34 | 3 | 657 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Darsa is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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