The baby name Deepavali is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /diːpəˈvɑːli/; respelling: dee-puh-VAH-lee.
The baby name Deepavali is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /diːpəˈvɑːli/; respelling: dee-puh-VAH-lee.
Deepavali is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Deepavali is a Sanskrit-derived given name from Dīpāvalī (dīpa “lamp” + āvalī “row, series”), literally “row of lamps.” It is the classical term for the pan-Indian Festival of Lights and passed into modern Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) with similar pronunciation. As a name, it carries connotations of illumination, joy, auspiciousness, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Attested in Sanskrit literature from the early medieval period, Deepavali as a personal name is comparatively rare but increasing in contemporary use, most often feminine and sometimes unisex, especially for children born near the festival. Variants include Deepawali, Dipavali, and Dipawali; Diwali is a widespread vernacular form. Related lamp-themed names are Deepa, Deepika, Deepali/Dipali, and Diya. The name’s symbolism suggests prosperity, wisdom, and new beginnings.
Deepavali is extremely rare. There are only 5 recorded uses on record, spread over 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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