The baby name Darsheel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑrʃiːl/ (DAR-sheel).
Darsheel is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Darsheel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑrʃiːl/ (DAR-sheel).
Darsheel is Indian in Origin.
Darsheel is an Indian masculine name built from Sanskrit elements: darś- “to see, behold; vision” (as in darśan, sacred viewing) and śīla “character, moral conduct.” Together they suggest “one of discerning character,” often glossed as perceptive, insightful, or virtuous. The name appears in Hindi and Gujarati usage; in Devanagari it is typically written दर्शील. As a modern compound drawing on classical vocabulary, it carries both intellectual and ethical resonance.
Use is largely contemporary, with wider recognition after actor Darsheel Safary’s acclaimed role in Taare Zameen Par (2007). Spelling variants include Darshil (common in Gujarati), Darsil, and Darshheel; Darsh serves as a familiar short form, while Darshan and Darshi are related but distinct names from the same root. Parents choosing Darsheel often emphasize a hope for clear perception and good conduct - someone who sees truth and lives by principle.
Darsheel is exceptionally rare. Across 5 countries, we found just 8 recorded uses of it.
| Darsheel Safary Darsheel Safary is an Indian actor best known for playing the dyslexic schoolboy in Taare Zameen Par. He works in Hindi and Gujarati films as well as television, and his debut performance in Taare Zameen Par earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Darsheel is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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