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
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
The letters of Dilip add up to 17, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Dilip has the name number 8, “The Achiever.” It is also spelled Dileep.
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Dilip?
In the Chaldean system, Dilip has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
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