Deepak
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Deepak
Deepak derives from Sanskrit "dīpaka" (दीपक), meaning "lamp" or "light-giver," symbolizing illumination and knowledge.
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Etymology
Deepak derives from Sanskrit "dīpaka" (दीपक), meaning "lamp" or "light-giver," symbolizing illumination and knowledge. The name is predominantly used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian cultures, with historical prominence in India and among diaspora communities worldwide.
Deepak currently ranks #7,659 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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