Dharampal
Dharampal is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Hindi and Punjabi origin, meaning “Protector of dharma”.
| Meaning | Protector of dharma |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Hindi and Punjabi |
| Written as | धर्मपाल |
| Pronunciation | DHUR-um-paal |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Dharampal
Dharampal is the Hindi and Punjabi form of Sanskrit Dharmapala, joining dharma, 'righteousness, duty, religion', with pala, 'protector'. Dharmapala was an eighth-century emperor of the Pala dynasty of Bengal and a patron of Buddhism, and the Sri Lankan Buddhist reformer Anagarika Dharmapala bore the same name. In modern North India it is a familiar name; Dharampal Gulati founded the MDH spice brand.
Is Dharampal a Hindu name?
Dharampal is used by Hindu and Sikh families in North India, and its Sanskrit form Dharmapala is also a protective-deity title in Buddhism.
How popular is Dharampal?
Found mainly among older generations in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dharampal mean?
Dharampal means 'Protector of dharma'. It is of Sanskrit, via Hindi and Punjabi origin.
Is Dharampal a Hindu name?
Dharampal is used by Hindu and Sikh families in North India, and its Sanskrit form Dharmapala is also a protective-deity title in Buddhism.
How do you pronounce Dharampal?
Dharampal is pronounced DHUR-um-paal.
Is Dharampal a boy or girl name?
Dharampal is usually a boy name.