Dharmveer
Dharmveer is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin, meaning “Brave defender of righteousness”.
| Meaning | Brave defender of righteousness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Punjabi |
| Written as | ਧਰਮਵੀਰ |
| Pronunciation | DHUR-um-veer |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Dharmveer
Dharmveer combines dharma, 'righteousness' or 'duty', with veer, 'brave' or 'hero', giving 'hero of dharma'. The name is used across North India by both Hindu and Sikh families, and the Hindi spelling is धर्मवीर. It became widely known from the 1977 Bollywood film Dharam Veer. In Punjabi it is often written Dharamvir or Dharamveer.
Is Dharmveer a Hindu name?
Dharmveer is used by both Hindu and Sikh families; in Sikhism dharam means righteous living, and Sikh boys bearing it add Singh.
How popular is Dharmveer?
An established, somewhat traditional name in Punjab and Haryana.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dharmveer mean?
Dharmveer means 'Brave defender of righteousness'. It is of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin.
Is Dharmveer a Hindu name?
Dharmveer is used by both Hindu and Sikh families; in Sikhism dharam means righteous living, and Sikh boys bearing it add Singh.
How do you pronounce Dharmveer?
Dharmveer is pronounced DHUR-um-veer.
Is Dharmveer a boy or girl name?
Dharmveer is usually a boy name.