Deepak (दीपक / دیپک) is a Hindi word meaning "lamp", from the Sanskrit source word for light.[1] The name Deepak symbolizes a bright future. In the twentieth century, it became very popular as a first name for male Hindus. Names like Deepa (now commonly also used for females), Deepika (female), Deepthi (female), Deepam (male), Deepali (female), and many others are related to Deepak.

A basic earthen oil diya used for Diwali

The names mentioned above are related to light or the holder of light:

  • Deepak (male) – a lamp or candle; meaning one who gives light on his own behalf
  • Deepa (male) – a lamp
  • Deep (male) – wick/flame of the lamp; Hindi/north Indian derivation of Sanskrit "Deepa" (male)
  • Deepankar (male) – one who lights lamps
  • Deependra (male) – lord of light
  • Deepit (male) – lighted
  • Deepanjali (female) – offerings of lamps
  • Deepmala (female) – garland of lamps, tower of lamps
  • Deepali (female) – collection of lamps
  • Deepika (female) – a little light
  • Deepamalika (female) – garland of lamps
  • Deepunja (male) – light of a lamp
  • Deepti/Deepthi (female) – glow, shine
  • Deepanshu (male) – glow

Notable people named Deepak

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References

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  1. ^ Jhaver P. Shreenivas (1 January 1999). Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Symbols of India. Jaico Publishing House. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-81-7224-736-2.