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Dilip Singh

Quick answerDilip derives from Sanskrit "dīpa" (दीप), meaning "lamp" or "light," often interpreted as "one who illuminates" or carries the metaphorical sense of enlightenment.

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,777
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism/Sikhism
Letters11
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,777

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

About the name Dilip Singh

Dilip derives from Sanskrit "dīpa" (दीप), meaning "lamp" or "light," often interpreted as "one who illuminates" or carries the metaphorical sense of enlightenment.

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Etymology

Dilip derives from Sanskrit "dīpa" (दीप), meaning "lamp" or "light," often interpreted as "one who illuminates" or carries the metaphorical sense of enlightenment. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, particularly among Indian communities, with historical prominence in Indian royalty and literature, including references in ancient Sanskrit texts and among Rajput kingdoms.

Dilip Singh currently ranks #4,777 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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