Dhanushi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dhanushi

What is the meaning of the name Dhanushi ?

The baby name Dhanushi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/d̪əˈnuːʃiː/', 'respelling': 'dha-NOO-shee (or duh-NOO-shee)'}.

Dhanushi is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.

Rooted in Sanskrit, Dhanushi derives from dhanu/dhanus, “bow,” a potent emblem of skill, focus, and protection in South Asian lore. The name is largely feminine, found especially in Sinhala-speaking Sri Lanka and among the South Asian diaspora, with occasional use in India. It can also allude to Dhanus, the zodiac sign Sagittarius, reinforcing associations with archery, aim, and purposeful direction.

As a personal name, Dhanushi appears in modern records from the late 20th century, paralleling renewed interest in Sanskritic forms and epics such as the Ramayana, where legendary bows figure prominently. Variants and related forms include Dhanusha, Dhanushee, Danushi, Thanushi (transliteration), and the cognates Dhanush (masculine) and Dhanushika (elaborated feminine). The meaning centers on “bow; one connected with the bow,” extending metaphorically to steadfast resolve and disciplined grace.

⚙ Dhanushi is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 5 recorded uses, across 4 countries.