What origin is the name Dipankar?

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

Is Dipankar a popular name?

Dipankar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Dipankar?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Dipankar — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Dipankar written in its native script?

Dipankar is written दीपांकर.

What is the rashi of the name Dipankar?

Dipankar starts with the syllable “Di” (दी), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 4, in Meen rashi (Pisces).

Dipankar

Q: Is Dipankar a rare name?

Yes. Dipankar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dipankar

Dipankar

Boy

indian

3 syllables

Dipankar is an indian boy's name meaning "Rooted in Indian languages, this name means 'one who lights lamps.' It is a metaphor for a person who brings knowledge and light into the world.", Rashi Meen.

Dipankar is a boy name of indian origin meaning "Rooted in Indian languages, this name means 'one who lights lamps.' It is a metaphor for a person who brings knowledge and light into the world.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: दीपांकर
Rashi: Meen
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (Di)
Origin: indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in Indian languages, this name means 'one who lights lamps.' It is a metaphor for a person who brings knowledge and light into the world.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as दीपांकर

Quick answers about Dipankar

Very rare in US records

What does Dipankar mean?

Dipankar is a boy name of indian origin meaning "Rooted in Indian languages, this name means 'one who lights lamps.' It is a metaphor for a person who brings knowledge and light into the world.".

Is Dipankar a rare name?

Yes. Dipankar does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Dipankar

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Di (दी)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 4
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Di” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Meen rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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