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The baby name Deepti is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEEP-tee.

Deepti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: DEEP-tee

What is the meaning of the name Deepti ?

The baby name Deepti is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEEP-tee.

Deepti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Deepti represents Sanskrit दीप्ति, transliterated dīpti, a feminine abstract noun from the verbal root √dīp, to shine, blaze, or kindle, plus the noun-forming suffix -ti. The earliest recoverable form is Sanskrit dīpti, recorded as a common noun for brightness, splendor, flame, or luminous appearance. Its long ī shapes the first syllable; the pt cluster begins the second.

As a given name, Deepti is chiefly used by Hindu families in Hindi-speaking and other Indian contexts. Regional romanization accounts for variants such as Dipti, closer to scholarly transliteration, and Deepthi, especially familiar in South India. The language of light links it naturally with Lakshmi in devotional naming, since radiance and auspicious splendor are among the goddess’s attributes. In modern records it appears more characteristic of twentieth-century and contemporary India and its diaspora than of older inscriptional naming.

Deepti has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Deepti

Deepti Naval Actor · Born 1952 · United States Deepti Naval is an actor known for her work in Indian cinema, particularly in films like 'Chashme Buddoor' and 'Katha'. She has been a prominent figure in the industry since the late 1970s and is admired for her versatile performances. Deepti Bhatnagar Actor · Born 1967 · India Deepti Bhatnagar is an Indian actress and model best known for her roles in Bollywood films during the 1990s. She gained popularity with movies like 'Pelli Sandadi' and 'Dharma Kshetram'. Besides acting, she also hosted travel shows that showcased various cultures and destinations. Deepti Sati Actor · Born 1989 · India Deepti Sati is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She gained recognition for her role in the film 'Nee-Na'. Born in 1989, she has also appeared in movies like 'Solo' and 'Pullikkaran Staraa'.

Deepti – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW 0 #19 1 960
IN 0 #68 4 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
IN Girls 0 #264 477 13,121
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
QA Girls 0 #291 26 15,378
MU Girls 0 #328 24 8,539
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
OM Girls 0 #362 35 15,987
BD Girls 0 #400 7 8,413
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
AE Girls 0 #458 96 20,968
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
SG Girls 0 #546 41 18,916
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Girls 2017 #912 7 9,202
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Deepti is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Deepti

Deepti is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Deepti is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEEP-tee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dipti, Dīpti and Deepthi.
Somewhat — Deepti ranked #912 in United States in 2017, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 3 notable people named Deepti are in our database, including Deepti Naval (Actor), Deepti Bhatnagar (Actor), Deepti Sati (Actor).