Deepak
Deepak (दीपक) is a Hindi word meaning lamp from Sanskrit source of light.[1] Deepak is the symbol of bright future. In the twentieth century, it became very popular as a first name for male Hindus. Names like Deepa (male-though used for females by many Indians now), Deepika (female), Deepthi (female), Deepam (male), Deepali (female) and many others are related to Deepak.
A basic earthen oil diya used for Diwali
The names mentioned above are related to light or the holder of light –
- Deepak (male) – a lamp, or candle; meaning who gives light on his own behalf
- Deepa (male) – a lamp
- Deep (male) – wick/flame of the lamp;Hindi/North Indian derivation of Sanskrit "Deepa" (male)
- Deepankar (male) – one who lights lamps;
- Deependra (male) – lord of light;
- Deepit (male) – lighted;
- Deepanjali (female) – offerings of lamps;
- Deepmala (female) – garland of lamps, tower of lamps;
- Deepali (female) – collection of lamps;
- Deepika (female) – a little light;
- Deepamalika (female) – garland of lamps;
- Deepunja (male) – light of lamp;
- Deepti/Deepthi (female) – glow, shine;
- Deepanshu (male) – glow;
In Hinduism light is the symbol of knowledge.
Notable people named Deepak
- Deepak Chopra, writer and new age alternative medicine promoter
- Deepak Dinkar, Tamil actor
- Deepak Kumar, historian
- Deepak Mondal, Indian footballer
- Deepak Obhrai, Canadian politician
- Deepak Sharma, Indian television director and producer
- Deepak Thakur, Indian hockey player
- Deepak Tijori, Indian actor and director
- Deepak Tripathi, historian
- Deepak Verma, British-Asian actor
- P. A. Deepak, Indian Mix Engineer and Music Producer
References
- Jhaver P. Shreenivas (1 January 1999). Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Symbols of India. Jaico Publishing House. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-81-7224-736-2.
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