Dilipदिलीप
Dilīpa · traditionally used for boys
“Ikṣvāku king; Raghu-ancestor”
King of the Ikṣvāku/Solar race; son of Aṃśumān and father of Bhagīratha; great Raghu-vaṃśa ancestor.
Starting sound and where it falls
Dilip 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
Recalls a righteous ancestor-king of the Raghu dynasty.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Dilip mean?
Dilip (Dilīpa) is attested as “Ikṣvāku king; Raghu-ancestor.” King of the Ikṣvāku/Solar race; son of Aṃśumān and father of Bhagīratha; great Raghu-vaṃśa ancestor.
Which nakshatra sound does Dilip fit?
Dilip 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 Dilip a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Dilip is traditionally used for boys.
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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