Dilipkumar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Dilipkumar
Dilipkumar is a Hindi compound name combining "Dilip" (derived from Sanskrit "Dīlīp," meaning "protector of Delhi" or "one who protects") and "Kumar" (Sanskrit for "prince" or "son"), thus meaning "prince protector" or "son of the protector." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures across India, particularly in North India, and gained notable prominence through Indian film actor Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan), one of cinema's most celebrated figures.
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Etymology
Dilipkumar is a Hindi compound name combining "Dilip" (derived from Sanskrit "Dīlīp," meaning "protector of Delhi" or "one who protects") and "Kumar" (Sanskrit for "prince" or "son"), thus meaning "prince protector" or "son of the protector." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures across India, particularly in North India, and gained notable prominence through Indian film actor Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan), one of cinema's most celebrated figures.
Dilipkumar currently ranks #2,618 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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