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DepakHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Luminous, Illuminating

Pronunciation: də-pak

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Name
Depak
Meaning
Luminous, Illuminating
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
də-pak
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Depak mean?

Depak is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Luminous". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: də-pak. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

देपक

illuminator, provider

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

də-pak

IPA

/dɛpək/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Depak is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Luminous. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

YellowOrange

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Individuals with a life path number 5 are known for their versatility, creativity, and free spirit.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of enlightenment and knowledge.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Depak has a significant cultural impact in Hinduism as it is derived from the Sanskrit language, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and light in Hindu tradition. Depak is considered a powerful and auspicious name, reminding one of the Divine Light that guide one's path and decision making. It is also a popular name in various Hindu communities, particularly in India.
Depak holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, symbolizing the inner light of awareness and enlightenment. The name Depak is associated with the divine lamp, Dipaka, which illuminates the path to knowledge and spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder of the importance of self-discovery and the pursuit of inner wisdom, emphasizing the idea of being a beacon of light in one's own life and for others.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that The name Depak is found in the Mahabharata, where it is used to describe a god. The name Depak carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Vedic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Depak ChitraDepak Sivan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देपक

illuminator, provider

🇮🇳Hindi

देपक

देपा (depā) + क (ka) = देपक (depak)

🇮🇳Tamil

தேபக்

தே (tē) + பக் (pak) = தேபக் (tēpak)

🇮🇳Telugu

దెపక్

దె (depā) + పక్ (pak) = దెపక్ (depak)

🇮🇳Marathi

Depak

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Luminous, Illuminating

🇧🇩Bengali

Depak

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Luminous, Illuminating

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Spelling variations

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