The nameDeepak
Deepak is an Indian boy's name meaning "lamp". It is given in India and among the Indian diaspora.
- Boy's name
- Indian
Meaning
Deepak comes from the Sanskrit dipaka, "lamp, that which gives light". It is linked to Diwali, the festival of lights.
Origin
Indian, from Sanskrit.
History
In England and Wales Deepak was in the rankings in the late 1990s. In the United States it peaked around 1980.
Famous people named Deepak
- Deepak Chopra, author
Popularity of the name Deepak
Deepak in the United States
Deepak was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 149 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Deepak. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Deepak in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deepak mean?
Deepak comes from the Sanskrit dipaka, "lamp, that which gives light". It is linked to Diwali, the festival of lights.
What is the origin of the name Deepak?
Indian, from Sanskrit.
Is Deepak a girl's or a boy's name?
Deepak is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Deepak?
Deepak Chopra, author.