Nepali boy name
Deepak name meaning
दीपक
Say it: DEE-pak/dipʌk/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #32
Meaning of Deepak
Lamp; one who spreads light and dispels darkness.
नेपालीमा: दीपक संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ दियो हुन्छ। यसले प्रकाश फैलाउने र अँध्यारो हटाउने व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Deepak
A lamp is the central image behind Deepak: one who spreads light and dispels darkness. That Sanskrit meaning gives it a warm, reassuring feel, especially for parents who like names connected with light. Say it DEE-pak, with the emphasis on the first part and a crisp final k. The spelling has six letters. Deepak is very common in our sample, ranking #32 among boy names. Dipak is an alternative spelling, while Deep and Deepal offer similar sounds to explore.
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Deepak at a glance
| Name | Deepak |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | दीपक also दिपक, दीपाक |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · द |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #32 among boy names (161 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Deepak
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Deepak
- Deepak Bista · b. 1976
Nepali Taekwondo international player, coach and referee.
- Deepak Raj Giri · b. 1969
Nepalese comedian, actor and director
- Deepak Rauniyar · b. 1978
Nepalese film director
- Deepak Rayamajhi · b. 1953
Nepalese film director (1953-2011)
- Deepak Limbu · b. 1983
Nepalese singer
- Deepak Bhusal · b. 1990
Nepalese footballer
- Deepak Kumar Karki · b. 1957
Nepalese judge
- Deepak Giri
Nepalese politician
- Deepak Shimkhada · b. 1945
Nepali American educator, artist, art historian, author, and community leader
- Deepak Maharjan · b. 1983
Nepalese boxer
- Deepak Kumar Sah
Nepalese politician serving as the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplie
- Deepak K.C.
Nepalese Japanese Refugee
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Prakash♂प्रकाशLight, brightness, illumination
- Kiran♂किरणRay of light
- Dinesh♂दिनेशLord of the day
- Sudip♂सुदिपVery bright
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Dipesh♂दीपेशLord of light
- Sandeep♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Pradip♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Dipendra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
- Sandip♂सन्दीपLit lamp
Names that sound like Deepak
Deepak in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐡𑐷𑐥𑐎 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒠𑒲𑒣𑒏 |
| Bengali | দীপক |
| Gujarati | દીપક |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀤𑀻𑀧𑀓 |
| IAST romanization | dīpak |
FAQ about the name Deepak
What is the meaning of Deepak?
Deepak means: Lamp; one who spreads light and dispels darkness. (नेपालीमा: दीपक, दियो)
Is Deepak a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Deepak in Nepali?
Deepak is written दीपक in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written दिपक or दीपाक.
How do you pronounce Deepak?
Deepak is pronounced DEE-pak (IPA: /dipʌk/).
What is the origin of the name Deepak?
Deepak is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Deepak?
Deepak ranks #32 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Deepak?
Notable people named Deepak include Deepak Bista (Nepali Taekwondo international player, coach and referee.); Deepak Raj Giri (Nepalese comedian, actor and director); Deepak Rauniyar (Nepalese film director).
What are other spellings of Deepak?
Other spellings of Deepak: Dipak, Depak, Dipek.