Dinesh (దినేష్)
Lord of the day; Sun
Dinesh (Telugu: దినేష్) is a male Hindu/Telugu baby name meaning "Lord of the day; Sun". It is associated with Ashlesha Nakshatra (Pada 1) and the starting syllable "Di" in standard Telugu nakshatra-pada baby-naming tradition. Chaldean numerology value: 5 (Mercury · communication, adaptability, intellect, change).
Name Details
| Name (English) | Dinesh |
| Name (Telugu) | దినేష్ |
| Meaning | Lord of the day; Sun |
| Gender | male |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha (ఆశ్లేష) |
| Pada | Pada 1 (syllable "Di") |
| Numerology (Chaldean) | 5 — Mercury · communication, adaptability, intellect, change |
About Ashlesha Nakshatra Names
Names beginning with the syllables "Di, Du, De, Do" (one per pada) are traditionally assigned to children born under Ashlesha (ఆశ్లేష) Nakshatra in the Telugu/Andhra naming tradition. The pada (quarter) of the nakshatra at the moment of birth determines which specific syllable applies — Dinesh belongs to Pada 1 (syllable "Di"). See the complete Ashlesha Nakshatra guide for personality traits, compatible nakshatras, and remedies.