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Dhaka

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Meaning

From the name of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh

Linguistic Origin

Bengali

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic دكا
Urdu ڈھاکہ
Persian داکا
Turkish Dakka
Bengali ঢাকা
Pashto ډاکه

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Dhaka offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Bengali regions, Dhaka has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Dhaka, the Mughal provincial capital that became the capital of Bangladesh, city of mosques and muslin.

Notable Historical Usage

Dhaka was the Mughal provincial capital of Bengal, famed for its muslin and its mosques, and is now the capital of Bangladesh.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across Bengali communities.