Dipendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dipendra
Dipendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "dip" (lamp/light) and "indra" (king/lord), meaning "king of light" or "lord of lamps." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Nepali cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal (1971–2001).
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Etymology
Dipendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "dip" (lamp/light) and "indra" (king/lord), meaning "king of light" or "lord of lamps." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Nepali cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal (1971–2001).
Dipendra currently ranks #2,953 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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