Dhilan
Meaning of Dhilan
Dhilan, a masculine given name, occupies a distinctive niche at the juncture of South Asian tradition and pan-ethnic adaptation. Though its phonetic core mirrors the Welsh Dylan—literally “son of the sea”—in Indian onomastic frameworks it also resonates with the Sanskrit dhī (intellect) and the suffix lan (leader), yielding a composite signification of “wise leader.” In classical onomastic discourse, the adage nomen omen (the name is a sign) underscores how Dhilan marries maritime breadth with cerebral sovereignty. Pronounced /daɪˈlən/ in Indian English, its melodious cadence has facilitated sporadic assimilation into U.S. naming patterns: SSA data record a span from rank 810 in 2000 to 916 in 2024, with intermittent peaks such as rank 884 in 2015, testifying to its gradual but persistent appeal. The name thus emerges as a testament to cultural syncretism, bearing both inherited resonance and contemporary vitality.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as DYE-lan (/daɪˈlən/)
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