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Dushyanta Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:A king from the epic Mahabharata
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:5
  • Syllables:3.5
  • Religion:Hindu
  • Rashi:Meena
  • Nakshatra:Uttaraphalguni

More About The Name Dushyanta

The name Dushyanta is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindu mythology and traditional Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "dush" meaning "evil" or "bad" and "yanta" meaning "moving" or "causing harm." Therefore, the name Dushyanta can be translated to mean "one who moves toward evil" or "one who causes harm."

In Hindu mythology, Dushyanta is best known as the king of Hastinapura and the husband of Shakuntala, the central characters of the ancient Indian epic, Mahabharata. Their love story is widely celebrated as a symbol of romance and devotion.

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