The nameSandeep
Sandeep is an Indian boy's name meaning "lit lamp". It is given in India and among the Indian diaspora in Britain and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Indian
Meaning
Sandeep comes from Sanskrit, with the sense of "bright, lit lamp".
Origin
Indian, from Sanskrit.
History
Sandeep was in the top 700 in England and Wales in 1996. In the United States it peaked in the late 1980s.
Famous people named Sandeep
- Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepalese cricketer
Popularity of the name Sandeep
Sandeep in the United States
Sandeep was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 284 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sandeep. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Sandeep 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 Sandeep mean?
Sandeep comes from Sanskrit, with the sense of "bright, lit lamp".
What is the origin of the name Sandeep?
Indian, from Sanskrit.
Is Sandeep a girl's or a boy's name?
Sandeep is a boy's name. In the United States, 12% of the babies named Sandeep are girls.
Who are famous people named Sandeep?
Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepalese cricketer.