Dilip
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dilip
Dilip is a Sanskrit name derived from "Dil" (heart) and "ip" (to protect), meaning "one who protects the heart" or "protector of the heart." The name has roots in ancient Hindu literature, notably appearing as the name of a legendary Solar dynasty king in Hindu mythology and texts like the Raghuvamsha.
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Etymology
Dilip is a Sanskrit name derived from "Dil" (heart) and "ip" (to protect), meaning "one who protects the heart" or "protector of the heart." The name has roots in ancient Hindu literature, notably appearing as the name of a legendary Solar dynasty king in Hindu mythology and texts like the Raghuvamsha.
Dilip currently ranks #3,467 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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