Dakshina Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dakshina Name at a Glance

Name	Dakshina
Meaning	Competent.
Origin	Indian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dakshina Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dakshina means “Competent”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dakshina Name Origin

Our database records Dakshina under Indian origin. Browse more Indian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dakshina a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dakshina is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dakshina

When considering Dakshina for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.