Nepali boy name
Dilip name meaning
दिलीप
Say it: di-LEEP/dilip/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #108
Meaning of Dilip
Protector of Delhi; name of a king of the solar dynasty, ancestor of Rama.
नेपालीमा: दिलीप नामको अर्थ दिल्लीका रक्षक हो। यो भगवान् रामका पुर्खा, सूर्यवंशका एक प्रसिद्ध राजाको नाम हो।
About the name Dilip
A royal story gives Dilip part of its character: it names a king of the solar dynasty who was an ancestor of Rama. It also means protector of Delhi. This Sanskrit name has a dignified feel, while its five-letter spelling stays compact. Pronounced di-LEEP, it places the emphasis on the long final sound. Dilip is common in our sample, ranking #108 among boy names. The alternative spellings Deelip and Dileep let you compare how that sound looks in writing.
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Dilip at a glance
| Name | Dilip |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | दिलीप also दिलिप, दीलिप |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · द |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #108 among boy names (66 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 Dilip
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dilip
- Dilip Rayamajhi · b. 1976
Nepalese actor, producer and choreographer
- Dilip Nath · b. 1997
Nepali cricketer
- Dilip Kumar Shah · b. 1982
Nepalese politician and Member of the Provincial Assembly of Province No. 2
- Dilip Kumar Mahato
Nepalese student
Boy names with a similar meaning
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- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Naresh♂नरेशLord of men
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Janak♂जनकFather or progenitor
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
- Indra♂इन्द्रKing of the gods
Names that sound like Dilip
Dilip in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐡𑐶𑐮𑐷𑐥 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒠𑒱𑒪𑒲𑒣 |
| Bengali | দিলীপ |
| Gujarati | દિલીપ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀤𑀺𑀮𑀻𑀧 |
| IAST romanization | dilīp |
FAQ about the name Dilip
What is the meaning of Dilip?
Dilip means: Protector of Delhi; name of a king of the solar dynasty, ancestor of Rama. (नेपालीमा: दिलीप)
Is Dilip a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dilip in Nepali?
Dilip is written दिलीप in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written दिलिप or दीलिप.
How do you pronounce Dilip?
Dilip is pronounced di-LEEP (IPA: /dilip/).
What is the origin of the name Dilip?
Dilip is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dilip?
Dilip ranks #108 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dilip?
Notable people named Dilip include Dilip Rayamajhi (Nepalese actor, producer and choreographer); Dilip Nath (Nepali cricketer); Dilip Kumar Shah (Nepalese politician and Member of the Provincial Assembly of Province No. 2).
What are other spellings of Dilip?
Other spellings of Dilip: Deelip, Dileep.