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Row of lamps or light
Pronunciation: DEE-pah
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Deepa is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Row of lamps or light". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: DEE-pah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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दीपा
Light
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
DEE-pah
IPA
/d̪iːpɑ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Deepa is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Deep' which means 'light'. In Hindu mythology, Deepa is often used to refer to the earthen lamps used during religious ceremonies and festivals. The word is also used metaphorically to refer to the light of knowledge or wisdom.
Historical Usage
Deepa was an important queen of the Chalukya dynasty in the 11th century. She is remembered for her role in the defeat of the Chola army in the Battle of Talikota.
1054-1127 CE
Deepa was a famous Jaina Tirthankara, born around the 8th century BCE. She is regarded as the 23rd Tirthankara and is known as 'Mahavidehi'.
8th Century BCE
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Translations
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दीपा
Light
दीपा
दिया
தீபா
திரும்பு
దీపా
దీప
Deepa
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Row of lamps or light
Deepa
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Row of lamps or light
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