Save Gender Masculine Usage Hinduism Scripts Pron. /ˈd̪ɐ.ɕɐ.ɾɐ.t̪hɐ/ (Sanskrit) [key ·simplify] Meaning & History Means "ten chariots" from Sanskrit daśan) meaning "ten" and ratha) meaning "chariot". In the Hindu epic the Ramayana he is the king of Ayodhya and the father of the hero Rama. He was given this name because of his skill with a chariot. Related Names Rootsdaśan + ratha Categories numeric meanings structures travel Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry updated December 1, 2024