Dhananjay

Dhananjay meaning

Dhananjay (धनंजय) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Winner of wealth; a name of Arjuna; fire

Dhananjay (धनंजय) is the Sanskrit dhanaṃ-jaya, from dhana, which Monier-Williams gives as a prize in a contest, booty and, later, wealth or treasure, and jaya, "winning, conquest". It means "one who wins the prize" or "winner of wealth". Monier-Williams records it as a Vedic word, as a name for fire, and above all as a name of Arjuna, the Pandava archer; in the Mahabharata Arjuna explains that he was called Dhananjaya because he won great wealth from the kings he conquered. Indian name lists give "winner of wealth" or "Arjuna". The name is used across India.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 508 · entry dhanaṃjaya · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, dhanaṃjaya, p. 508 · Monier-Williams, dhana, p. 508 · Monier-Williams, jaya, p. 412 · Wikipedia, Arjuna

Famous namesakes

• Arjuna, called Dhananjaya in the Mahabharata

Fits your syllable

First sound ध

Purva Ashadha nakshatra, pada 2 · Dhanu rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is धा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Dhananjay · Dhananjaya · Dhanunjay

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