Sanskrit Surnames Starting with D

Able, competent, skilled

Descendant of Daksha

South-facing form of Shiva

One who subdues, controller

Bound with a rope around waist

Chief magistrate

One who gives generously, donor

Compassionate or merciful

Bliss of compassion

Ocean of compassion

One who holds God, divine supporter

Servant of God

God-given

Bliss of the gods

Gift of the gods

One who resides at a temple

Shield of the gods

Devoted to the gods

Lord of the gods (Deva + Indra)

Winner of wealth

Protector of wealth

One who moves in a curve

One who holds or sustains

Bearer of the earth

Bearer of the earth

Wheel of dharma

Symbol of dharma

Treasury of dharma

King of righteousness

Army of righteousness

Place of dharma

Shield of righteousness

Lord of righteousness

Lord of the courageous

He who holds the kingdom

One who has undergone initiation

Maker of the day or sun

One from the island or Diva

Gift of Durga

Difficult to live with

Proponent of duality

Twelve

Lord of Dwaraka