Dakshina

हिन्दी:दक्षिन·ગુજરાતી:દક્ષિન

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Skillful, capable, precious, luminous nature

About the name

Dakshina is an auspicious Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, signifying 'Skillful, capable, precious, luminous nature'.

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

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