dhuli

Dhuli is a proper noun used in South Asia as a surname, a given name, and, less commonly, as a place name. The term is associated with Indo-Aryan language traditions, and related forms in Sanskrit-derived vocabularies often connect to concepts such as dust, earth, or powder, though exact meanings and spellings vary by language and region. As a surname, Dhuli appears among families in the Indian subcontinent and in diaspora communities, reflecting regional naming practices rather than a single centralized origin. As a given name, Dhuli can be used for individuals in various communities, with gender usage influenced by local naming customs. Dhuli also appears in toponyms of some localities in South Asia, where it may function as part of a longer place name or as a shorthand reference in regional language usage. In cultural and literary contexts, Dhuli is occasionally employed as a personal name for fictional or real characters, reflecting its status as a recognizable South Asian name element. The diversity of its applications means that Dhuli does not point to a single uniform origin or meaning, but rather to a shared linguistic heritage that has spread across different languages and communities. See also: related names or toponyms that include similar phonetic elements.