Dhruv is a Sanskrit name meaning "firm", "constant" or "unshakable". In Hindu tradition Dhruva is a boy whose devotion was rewarded by Vishnu with a place in the sky as the Pole Star, the one fixed point around which the heavens turn. Dhruv is a favorite in Indian American families; it entered the US top 1000 in 2019 at number 997 and stands at number 1100 in 2025.