The baby name Kirandip is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-RAHN-deep (IPA: /kɪˈrɑːndiːp/).
The baby name Kirandip is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-RAHN-deep (IPA: /kɪˈrɑːndiːp/).
Kirandip is Punjabi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Kirandip is a Punjabi/Sikh compound given name built from Sanskrit roots: kiran (from Sanskrit kiraṇa, “ray, beam of light”) and dip/deep (from Sanskrit dīpa, “lamp, light”). The combined sense evokes a radiant lamp or one whose light spreads in rays - an image tied to illumination, wisdom, and guidance in South Asian thought.
Used by both genders, Kirandip became established across Punjabi-speaking communities and the Sikh diaspora in the 20th century, fitting the broader -deep/-dip naming pattern (e.g., Gurdeep, Hardeep) that conveys spiritual light. Transliterations vary: Kirandip and Kirandeep are both common; spacing may yield Kiran Dip or Kiran Deep. Some bearers shorten to Kiran in everyday use. The name’s luminous meaning and straightforward pronunciation have supported steady use in India and abroad, especially in the UK and Canada. Overall meaning: “ray-lamp,” “radiant light,” or “one who spreads enlightening rays.”
Kirandip is vanishingly rare. We hold just 8 recorded uses of it, from 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Kirandip is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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