The baby name Disha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdiːʃə/ (DEE-shah).
The baby name Disha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdiːʃə/ (DEE-shah).
Disha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Disha is a feminine given name from the Indian subcontinent, derived from Sanskrit disha meaning "direction" or "quarter of the sky." In Hindi and related Indo-Aryan languages, it signals orientation, guidance, and purpose, echoing cultural ideas about the four or eight directions in Vastu and Hindu cosmology, with dikpalas as their guardians. The name evokes pathfinding, clarity, and a sense of course-setting.
As a personal name, Disha gained wider currency in late 20th-century India and the diaspora, aligning with modern abstract-noun names such as Asha and Kiran. Usage is pan-regional across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Nepali speakers, predominantly for girls. Variants and spellings include Deesha and Dishaa; nicknames Dishu and Di occur informally. Related or confusable forms: Diksha/Deeksha (from Sanskrit diksha, "initiation") is a distinct name, and Disa (Scandinavian) is unrelated. Its plain, positive meaning supports steady contemporary appeal.
| Disha Patani Disha Patani is an Indian actor best known for her roles in Bollywood films. She gained popularity with her performance in 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' and continued to charm audiences in movies like 'Baaghi 2' and 'Malang'. Born in 1992, she has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. | Disha Vakani Disha Vakani is an Indian actor best known for her role as Daya Jethalal Gada in the popular television sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. Her comedic timing and unique voice have made her a beloved character on the show since it began in 2008. | Disha Parmar Disha Parmar is an Indian actress best known for her role as Pankhuri in the popular television series 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'. She also gained fame for her performance in 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2'. Born in 1994, Disha has become a well-recognized face in Indian television. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #60 | 11 | 2,963 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| MU | 0 | #132 | 6 | 3,613 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #170 | 776 | 13,121 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #212 | 16 | 5,992 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #226 | 2 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #277 | 110 | 8,413 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #292 | 60 | 8,539 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #295 | 22 | 15,378 |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #327 | 6 | 5,862 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #361 | 36 | 15,987 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| EG | 0 | #372 | 29 | 6,387 | |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #443 | 612 | 15,035 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #474 | 25 | 11,913 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #485 | 69 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #506 | 10 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #519 | 8 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #563 | 24 | 18,916 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #695 | 13 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #902 | 34 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #906 | 11 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #941 | 15 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #943 | 17 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #970 | 32 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #970 | 25 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,074 | 19 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,580 | 35 | 28,008 |
Disha is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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