Dalvir
Dalvir is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Brave warrior of the army”.
| Meaning | Brave warrior of the army |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਦਲਵੀਰ |
| Pronunciation | dul-VEER |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Dalvir
Dalvir is made from dal, meaning a host, army or band of people, and vir, 'brave' or 'hero', so it is usually explained as a brave member or champion of an army. The word dal has a particular history in Sikhism through the Dal Khalsa, the combined Sikh forces of the eighteenth century. The name is a twentieth-century compound in the same style as Daljit and Dalbir.
Is Dalvir a Sikh name?
Dalvir is a Sikh name used with Singh for boys and, less often, with Kaur for girls; as with most Sikh names the first name itself does not mark gender.
How popular is Dalvir?
Used among Punjabi Sikh families, more often for boys and in older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Dalvir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dalvir mean?
Dalvir means 'Brave warrior of the army'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Dalvir a Sikh name?
Dalvir is a Sikh name used with Singh for boys and, less often, with Kaur for girls; as with most Sikh names the first name itself does not mark gender.
How do you pronounce Dalvir?
Dalvir is pronounced dul-VEER.
Is Dalvir a boy or girl name?
Dalvir is used for both boys and girls.