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Dalbir

Quick answerDalbir is a Punjabi name composed of "Dal" (army/forces) and "bir" (warrior/brave), meaning "army warrior" or "brave soldier" with roots in Sanskrit.

Punjabi/Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,566
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginPunjabi/Sanskrit
LanguagePunjabi
CulturePunjabi
ReligionSikhism
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 4
Global rank#4,566

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dalbir

Dalbir is a Punjabi name composed of "Dal" (army/forces) and "bir" (warrior/brave), meaning "army warrior" or "brave soldier" with roots in Sanskrit.

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Etymology

Dalbir is a Punjabi name composed of "Dal" (army/forces) and "bir" (warrior/brave), meaning "army warrior" or "brave soldier" with roots in Sanskrit. The name is predominantly used among Sikhs and Punjabis, particularly in India and the diaspora, reflecting Sikh martial traditions and warrior values.

Dalbir currently ranks #4,566 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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