What origin is the name Deepavali?

Deepavali comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Deepavali?

Names from the same Indian tradition pair naturally with Deepavali — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our Indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Deepavali?

Deepavali starts with the syllable “Di” (दी), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 4, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Deepavali

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Deepavali

Deepavali

Girl

Indian

4 syllables

Deepavali is an Indian girl's name meaning "Row of lamps (Diwali festival)".

With Indian roots, Deepavali is a girl name that means "Row of lamps (Diwali festival)". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Row of lamps (Diwali festival)

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Deepavali

What does Deepavali mean?

Deepavali is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Row of lamps (Diwali festival)".

How popular is Deepavali?

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Brother names that go with Deepavali

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Di (दी)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 4
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Di” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Meen rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.