Deepak

Sanskrit for light

Deepak is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lamp" or "light," common in South Asian cultures.

The name gained wider recognition in the West through Deepak Chopra, the Indian-American author known for alternative medicine and spirituality books.

My cousin Deepak is visiting from Mumbai.

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Sanskrit

Ancient Indo-Aryan language

  • HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
  • IndianPerson from either continent
  • masculineMale in character

meaning · lamp · light · Chopra · author · wellness · spiritual · guru · meditation · Rajesh

lamp

flame

Burning gas made visible

  • wickFuel-drawing cord
  • oilSlippery viscous fluid
  • clayMoldable earth for ceramics

terracotta · glow · Diwali · festival · puja · worship · ceremony · tradition · illumination · spiritual

light

luminous

Emitting or reflecting light

gleaming · brilliant · glowing · illuminating · dazzling · beaming · resplendent · effulgent · incandescent

Opposites
cultural/ethnic origin of name

DeepakJohn

Common male name

Michael · William · James · David · Robert

etymological meaning (light vs. darkness)

DeepakKali

Fierce goddess of endings

Krishna

Family

Deepavali

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