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NirupaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lifting the darkness

Pronunciation: N-ir-up-a

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Name
Nirupa
Meaning
Lifting the darkness
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
N-ir-up-a
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nirupa mean?

Nirupa is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lifting the darkness". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: N-ir-up-a. Lucky number: 5. 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.

Nirupa

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Lifting the darkness

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

N-ir-up-a

IPA

/nirupa/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Nirupa is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lifting the darkness. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive and creative, Nirupa has a strong desire for self-expression and a natural ability for artistic talents. They are friendly, generous, and charming, but can also be highly emotional and sensitive.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Brings enlightenment and removes ignorance

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Nirupa holds a rich cultural significance in Hinduism, given its association with Goddess Durga, who is revered as the mother of the universe. The name represents the power to lift the darkness of ignorance and bring enlightenment.
The name Nirupa holds deep spiritual significance, symbolizing the transformative power of wisdom, courage, and compassion. It reminds us to overcome the challenges and inner darkness in life and bring about positive change, both for ourselves and those around us.

Cultural Hindu name

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Nirupa was a famous actress in the Indian film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. The name Nirupa carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Mid 20th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Nirupa Roy (actress)Nirupama Dutt (scholar)

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

Nirupa

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Lifting the darkness

🇮🇳Hindi

Nirupa

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Lifting the darkness

🇮🇳Tamil

Nirupa

இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Lifting the darkness

🇮🇳Telugu

Nirupa

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Lifting the darkness

🇮🇳Marathi

Nirupa

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lifting the darkness

🇧🇩Bengali

Nirupa

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lifting the darkness

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