Light, Shining
Pronunciation: dih-LIP
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Dilip is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Light". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dih-LIP. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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दिलीप
Beloved, dear to heart
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dih-LIP
IPA
/diːˈliːp/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name
Historical Usage
There is a king named Dilipasaka in the Gangadharasana inscription of the Satavahana dynasty, dated around 2nd century AD. This king is believed to have ruled the eastern parts of the Satavahana empire, possibly the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
2nd century AD
Another inscription from the 11th century CE at Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, mentions a Brahmin named Dilip. This inscription is related to the construction of a Vishnu temple and suggests that Dilip was a significant donor and contributor to the temple.
11th century CE
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
दिलीप
Beloved, dear to heart
दिलीप
दिल (dil) - heart लीप (līp) - touch, to touch
திலிப்ப
திருவாலிவன், மாற்றாளி, உயிர்முகம் விழுந்து, பிரான்
దిలిప్
దేశ, దేశ్య, దేశ్యబద్దదేశ్
Dilip
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Light, Shining
Dilip
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Light, Shining
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