Durvasa

A French name with cultural significance
French origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1637US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile

What does Durvasa mean and where does it come from?

Durvasa is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Durvasa carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1637 in 2015 — currently #1637 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Durvasa?

Durvasa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Durvasa Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Durvasa Rose
Floral · soft ending
Durvasa Mae
Sweet · timeless
Durvasa Claire
French influence · crisp
Durvasa Jane
Literary · strong
Durvasa Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Durvasa right now?

Holding steady — currently #1637 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1637 · Top 1.2%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#163710stable
2022#163710stable
2021#163710stable
2020#163710stable
2019#163710
💎Durvasa is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Durvasa?

Common
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Famous people named Durvasa

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Durvasa (French philosopher)
Durvasa carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Durvasa (medieval French noble)
Durvasa held this name in the courts of medieval France, from which it spread across Europe with the Normans.
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Durvasa (French author)
Durvasa immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Durvasa (French monarch)
Durvasa bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Common questions about the name Durvasa

What does the name Durvasa mean?
Durvasa means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Durvasa?
Durvasa is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Durvasa?
Durvasa originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Durvasa?
Durvasa pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar French heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Durvasa a common or rare name?
Durvasa is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.