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The baby name Deepak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-puk (IPA: /ˈdiːpək/).

Deepak is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: DEE-puk (IPA: /ˈdiːpək/)

What is the meaning of the name Deepak ?

The baby name Deepak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-puk (IPA: /ˈdiːpək/).

Deepak is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Deepak is a masculine given name from Sanskrit Dīpaka (दीपक), built on dīpa “lamp, light” plus the diminutive-affective -ka, yielding the sense “lamp,” “light-bringer,” or “illumining.” It appears in classical Sanskrit and Prakrit sources and carries auspicious connotations of knowledge, guidance, and divine radiance - ideas central to festivals of lamps such as Diwali. The name is common across North and South Asia (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali) and among the global South Asian diaspora; modern visibility includes figures like physician-author Deepak Chopra.

Principal variants are Deepak and Dipak (IAST Dīpaka); related feminine forms include Deepika/Dipika. Short forms and nicknames include Deep and Deepu. Cognate or root-sharing names are Pradeep/Pradip and Sandeep/Sandip, all built on the Sanskrit root dīp “to shine, kindle.” Cultural echoes include Raga Deepak in Hindustani lore, famed for “lighting” lamps, underscoring the name’s association with radiant energy.

Deepak has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Deepak

Deepak Tijori Actor · Born 1961 · India Deepak Tijori is an Indian actor best known for his roles in popular Bollywood films from the 1990s. He gained fame with his performances in movies like 'Aashiqui', 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', and 'Khiladi'. His work in these films made him a recognizable face in the Indian film industry. Deepak Dobriyal Actor · Born 1975 · India Deepak Dobriyal is an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi films and theatre. He is especially known for movies like Omkara, Tanu Weds Manu, and Hindi Medium, and has won several honors including a Filmfare Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi, and a Maharashtra State Film Award.

Deepak – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #5 94 2,963
IN Boys 0 #7 23,811 16,750
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
QA 0 #55 46 7,011
QA Boys 0 #57 2,093 18,093
MV Boys 0 #61 17 3,375
AE 0 #63 122 10,220
OM 0 #71 47 6,215
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
KW 0 #95 22 5,216
AE Boys 0 #98 4,389 22,615
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
KW Boys 0 #110 1,601 18,755
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Boys 0 #119 11 3,473
OM Boys 0 #119 2,194 17,948
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #134 6 6,332
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BH 0 #145 580 17,937
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
MU Boys 0 #155 253 8,477
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
IN Girls 0 #184 719 13,121
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
MO Boys 0 #190 34 5,842
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
JP Boys 0 #216 82 7,909
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
SG 0 #244 26 11,010
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
SA 0 #250 46 10,560
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
GR Boys 0 #256 12 6,912
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
QA Girls 0 #264 53 15,378
SA Boys 0 #268 5,205 28,008
CN Boys 0 #271 49 9,639
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Boys 2005 #286 9 2,156
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
Finland Boys 0 #291 143 2,041
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
PL Boys 0 #323 13 6,459
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
PT Boys 0 #338 30 7,951
OM Girls 0 #343 54 15,987
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
JO Boys 0 #355 23 7,057
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
PH Boys 0 #366 18 11,440
YE 0 #392 7 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
SG Boys 0 #412 301 17,960
SD Boys 0 #418 28 10,523
Austria Boys 0 #428 15 2,180
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
AE Girls 0 #464 90 20,968
CR Boys 0 #470 18 10,188
KW Girls 0 #471 45 19,177
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
HK Boys 0 #476 52 12,905
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
BD Boys 0 #507 70 10,045
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
PS Boys 0 #529 20 10,655
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
IL Boys 0 #594 14 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #617 51 13,071
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #671 12 3,552
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
MY Boys 0 #691 458 25,439
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
IT 0 #702 13 4,183
SA Girls 0 #716 220 25,931
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
EG Boys 0 #864 23 15,035
United States Boys 2013 #865 10 7,323
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Boys 0 #868 84 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #878 53 5,610
NG Boys 0 #907 45 16,906
Germany Boys 0 #922 31 5,697
MY Girls 0 #976 19 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,081 98 25,619
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,213 259 10,046
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440

Deepak is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Deepak

Deepak is predominantly a boy's name.
Deepak is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEE-puk (IPA: /ˈdiːpək/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dipak, Deepaka, Dīpak and Deepu.
Yes — Deepak ranked #286 in Canada in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Deepak ranks highest in Canada (#286 in 2005).
Deepak's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #298 in 1995 to #286 in 2005 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Deepak are in our database, including Deepak Tijori (Actor), Deepak Dobriyal (Actor).