Nepali boy name
Dipak name meaning
दीपक
Say it: DEE-pak/dipʌk/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #112
Meaning of Dipak
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 Dipak
A small lamp is the central image in Dipak: the name means lamp, or one who spreads light and dispels darkness. It has a warm, reassuring feel and a clear light theme through its Sanskrit meaning. The five letters are pronounced DEE-pak, beginning with a long, stressed sound before a short finish. Dipak is common, ranking #112 among boy names in our sample. For spelling choices, look at Deepak and Depak; Dipan offers a nearby sound to consider too.
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Dipak at a glance
| Name | Dipak |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #112 among boy names (64 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 Dipak
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dipak
- Dipak Karki · b. 1964
Nepalese politician
- Dipak Kumar Sah · b. 1991
Nepalese politician and medical professional
- Dipak Rai
Nepali footballer
- Dipak Bahadur K.C. · b. 1940
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Dipak Lamichhane
Nepalese botanist
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 Dipak
- Dipan♂दीपनLighting up or illuminating
- Dipal♂दीपलLamp or light
- Diwas♂दिवसDay or daytime
- Dip♂दीपLamp, light
- Dipika♂♀दीपिकाLittle lamp
- Dipu♂दिपुOr Dipendra
- Dina♂♀दिनाDay
- Dipen♂दीपेनLord of the lamp
- Dibas♂दिवसDay or daytime
- Dikpal♂दिक्पालGuardian of the directions
- Diya♂♀दियाLamp
- Dhak♂धकA large drum used in worship
Dipak in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐡𑐷𑐥𑐎 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒠𑒲𑒣𑒏 |
| Bengali | দীপক |
| Gujarati | દીપક |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀤𑀻𑀧𑀓 |
| IAST romanization | dīpak |
FAQ about the name Dipak
What is the meaning of Dipak?
Dipak means: Lamp; one who spreads light and dispels darkness. (नेपालीमा: दीपक, दियो)
Is Dipak a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dipak in Nepali?
Dipak is written दीपक in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written दिपक or दीपाक.
How do you pronounce Dipak?
Dipak is pronounced DEE-pak (IPA: /dipʌk/).
What is the origin of the name Dipak?
Dipak is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dipak?
Dipak ranks #112 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dipak?
Notable people named Dipak include Dipak Karki (Nepalese politician); Dipak Kumar Sah (Nepalese politician and medical professional); Dipak Rai (Nepali footballer).
What are other spellings of Dipak?
Other spellings of Dipak: Deepak, Depak, Dipek.