Dakshin

हिन्दी:दक्षिन·ગુજરાતી:દક્ષિન

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Skillful, capable, precious, endowed with virtue

About the name

Dakshin is an auspicious Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, signifying 'Skillful, capable, precious, endowed with virtue'.

What is the meaning of the name Dakshin?: Dakshin means "Skillful, capable, precious, endowed with virtue". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dakshin?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dakshin is Karka.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Dakshin?: The Nakshatra for Dakshin is Pushya.
How is Dakshin written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): दक्षिन · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): દક્ષિન

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