Dharma is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning “righteousness, virtue, moral law.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Dhar, Dha. As of 2025, Dharma ranks #2255 among children' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #2246 in 2023.
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DHAHR-mah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2255 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Dharma means “righteousness, virtue, moral law.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Dharma is pronounced DHAHR-mah.
Dharma is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
Dharma currently ranks #2255 among children' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Dharma include Dhar, Dha.
Middle names that pair well with Dharma include Dharma Raj, Dharma Vinay, Dharma Akhil.
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“One who has brilliance; radiance (variant of Tejaswin)”
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