Indian name meaning
Deepika
♀ GirlDee·pi·ka · 3 syllables
A small lamp; light
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dipika
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| D | e | e | p | i | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Deepika carries the name number 8.
About the name Deepika
Deepika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A small lamp; light.”
Spoken aloud it is Dee·pi·ka — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Dipika; both spellings are the same name. Deepika appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deepika mean?
Deepika means “A small lamp; light.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Deepika a boy or a girl name?
Deepika is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Deepika?
Deepika is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Deepika?
Deepika has 3 syllables and is said as Dee·pi·ka.
What are the other spellings of Deepika?
Deepika is also commonly spelled Dipika. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Deepika?
In the Chaldean system, Deepika has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Deepika a common name in India?
Deepika appears 32 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Deepika?
For a brother to Deepika, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damodar or Nagendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Deepika?
Anika, Bhoomika, Devika or Sanika share Deepika's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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