Meaning & Origin
One who has rays of the sun shining upon his face.
Spiritual meaning
Represents the divine light of knowledge and wisdom.
Language details
दिपंशु
Sun's rays
दिपंशु
सूर्य के प्रकशक
திபந்சு
ஷூலவர்கள் இலக்கை
దిపంశు
శూజ్జలోదేశ్వర ప్రకశ
Dipanshu
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sun's rays
Dipanshu
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sun's rays
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
dih-PAN-shoo
/diːˈpə̃ʃu/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Ravi" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ravih", which means "sun". In Hindu culture, the sun is often personified as the deity Ravi or Surya and is considered a symbol of vitality, strength, and power.
The name "Ravi" also has spiritual significance, as it represents the inner radiance and light that springs forth from within an individual.
Historical references
The Hindu name Dipanshu is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dipan' meaning 'luminous' and 'Shu' meaning 'lord'. This name was given to the Sun God, Indra and the planet Jupiter in Hindu mythology. It is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures including the Vedas and the Puranas.
Vedic Period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE) and Medieval Period (6th to 16th century CE)
Another reference to the name Dipanshu can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The character Dipanshu is mentioned as a sage and a disciple of the great sage Vyasa. He is also known as Dipavasu or Dipankara, and is said to have lived during the time of the Pandavas.
Indian Epic Mahabharata (4th century BCE)
Similar & Related Names
Explore names with the same feel or origin.