Indian name meaning
Dilip
♂ BoyDi·lip · 2 syllables
A protector of Delhi; an ancestor of Rama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dileep
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| D | i | l | i | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 8 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Dilip carries the name number 8.
About the name Dilip
Dilip is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A protector of Delhi; an ancestor of Rama.”
Spoken aloud it is Di·lip — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Dileep; both spellings are the same name. Dilip turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilip mean?
Dilip means “A protector of Delhi; an ancestor of Rama.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dilip a boy or a girl name?
Dilip is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dilip?
Dilip is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dilip?
Dilip has 2 syllables and is said as Di·lip.
What are the other spellings of Dilip?
Dilip is also commonly spelled Dileep. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dilip?
In the Chaldean system, Dilip has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Dilip a common name in India?
Dilip appears 11 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Dilip?
For a sister to Dilip, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Vaijayanti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dilip?
Philip share Dilip's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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