girl name
Dakshina — name meaning
దక్షిణ
Dakshina is a girl name. A gift offered to a teacher; the south.
Dakshinaదక్షిణgirl
Nakshatra and Pada for Dakshina
Begins with Da (డా), the starting syllable of Pada 4 of Pushya Nakshatra (పుష్యమి).
Rashi: Karka (Cancer) · Deity: Brihaspati · Ruling planet: Saturn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dakshina mean?
Dakshina (దక్షిణ) is used for a girl. In brief: A gift offered to a teacher; the south. This is a short summary in AAGO's own words and has not been independently verified, so please confirm it with your family or priest.
Which Nakshatra is the name Dakshina for?
Dakshina begins with Da, which is the starting syllable of Pada 4 of Pushya Nakshatra (పుష్యమి) under the commonly used convention. Practices vary between families, so check with your elders or priest.
How is Dakshina written in Telugu?
The usual Telugu spelling is దక్షిణ.
Curated by AAGO and cross-checked against public name sources. Meanings are brief summaries and have not been independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.