Deepikaदीपिका
Dīpikā · traditionally used for girls
“a light, lamp, lantern”
Monier-Williams s.v. dīpikā: 'a light, lamp, lantern; that which illustrates'
Starting sound and where it falls
Deepika begins with Di — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Di open Ashlesha pada 1 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes a lamp's glow, illuminating and guiding, cherished in Indian tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Deepika mean?
Deepika (Dīpikā) is attested as “a light, lamp, lantern.” Monier-Williams s.v. dīpikā: 'a light, lamp, lantern; that which illustrates'
Which nakshatra sound does Deepika fit?
Deepika begins with the sound Di, which opens Ashlesha pada 1 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 4. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Deepika a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Deepika is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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