The baby name Dipal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-pal (IPA: /ˈdiːpəl/).
The baby name Dipal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEE-pal (IPA: /ˈdiːpəl/).
Dipal is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Dipal is a South Asian given name of Sanskrit origin. It derives from dīpa “lamp, light,” a core Indo-Aryan root found across Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Bengali. The sense evokes illumination, guidance, and auspiciousness, linking the name to Deepavali/Diwali, the “row of lamps” festival. Meanings typically given are “lamp,” “light,” or “bringer of light.” Usage is largely unisex, with regional lean toward masculine in western India and Sri Lanka, and feminine in North India.
Spellings vary: Dipal and Deepal are common; diacritically Dīpal. Related forms include Deepa/Deepaa and Dipa (f.), Deepak (m.), Deepika (f.), Deepesh (m.), Deepali/Dipali (f., “row of lamps”). Short forms include Deep and Dipu. The name gained modern currency in the 20th century and is prevalent in Indian and diaspora communities; it appears in Gujarati and Sinhala naming in particular. Its luminous imagery makes it a popular choice for babies born near Diwali.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #559 | 18 | 10,045 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #598 | 34 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #737 | 7 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #976 | 26 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,600 | 15 | 28,008 |
Dipal is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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