Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Dhanush – தனுஷ்

Signature meaning

Male

Dhanush literally means "bow" and is used as a masculine given name in Tamil and other South Asian languages. The bow image suggests strength, focus, and skilled aim, so the name often evokes courage and determination. It is familiar in modern Tamil-speaking communities and across India as a simple, strong name.

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Pronunciation

Dhanush – தனுஷ்

English pronunciation
duh-NOOSH
IPA: /d̪əˈn̪uʂ/
Tamil pronunciation
த-னு-ஷ்