Dushyanta
pronounced /Du-shya-nta/
Destroyer of evil In Hindu legend this is the name of a king who is the husband of Shakuntala and the father of Bharata.
About the name
Dushyanta is a traditional Hinduism boy name meaning 'Destroyer of evil In Hindu legend this is the name of a king who is the husband of Shakuntala and the father of Bharata'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dushyanta
- What is the meaning of the name Dushyanta?
- Dushyanta means "Destroyer of evil In Hindu legend this is the name of a king who is the husband of Shakuntala and the father of Bharata.". It is a traditional boy name of Hinduism origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dushyanta?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dushyanta is Meena.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Dushyanta?
- The Nakshatra for Dushyanta is Uttara Bhadrapada.
- How is Dushyanta written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): दुश्यन्त · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): દુશ્યન્ત
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