Boy • Modern Tamil
Dhananjay
தனஞ்சய்
Signature Meaning
Dhananjay (தனஞ்சய்) is derived from Sanskrit elements meaning “conqueror of wealth” or “one who wins riches.” It is traditionally used as an epithet of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. In Tamil and other Indian languages it is a masculine given name that suggests success and prosperity. The name conveys strength, achievement, and good fortune in a concise, classical form.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/D̪A.Nan.D͡ʒAj/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 24 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
D(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) + J(1) + A(1) + Y(1) = 24
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likedha-nun-jai
Tamil syllablesத-ன-ஞ்-ச-ய்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d̪a.nan.d͡ʒaj/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DhaanaanjaayDhananjaiDhaanaanjaaiDananjayDhhananjayDaanaanjaay