The baby name Dhanushri is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dhuh-NOO-shree (IPA: /d̪ʱəˈnuːʃriː/).
The baby name Dhanushri is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dhuh-NOO-shree (IPA: /d̪ʱəˈnuːʃriː/).
Dhanushri is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Dhanushri is a feminine Indian name with Sanskrit roots, formed from dhana (wealth) and śrī (radiance, auspiciousness), conveying “prosperity embodied” and frequently used as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi. The spelling Dhanushri is a modern, regional rendering; closely related variants include Dhanashri, Dhanashree, Dhanasri, and Dhanasree. Nicknames such as Shree, Shri, and Dhana are common.
The name is culturally anchored by the raga Dhanāśrī/Dhanasri in North Indian and Sikh musical traditions, reinforcing its auspicious overtones. Usage spans Marathi, Konkani, Kannada, and Hindi-speaking communities and the Indian diaspora, where it conveys blessings of fortune and grace. While sometimes folk-etymologized in relation to Dhanu (bow/Sagittarius), the prevailing interpretation focuses on wealth and divine benevolence; contemporary pronunciation often favors the soft “shree” ending.
Dhanushri is extremely rare. There are only 3 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
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