Deepak

Meaning of Deepak

Deepak, deriving from the Sanskrit dīpaka and literally denoting a “lamp” or “light-bringer,” occupies a distinctive position within Hindu anthroponymy by conveying ideals of illumination, guidance and the dispelling of ignorance. Historically invoked in ritual contexts—most prominently during Diwali, when oil lamps (diyas) are lit to mark the defeat of darkness—the name communicates philosophical principles of knowledge acquisition and spiritual insight. Phonologically rendered in English as /ˈdiːpək/, Deepak has established a modest yet continuous presence in United States naming records: Social Security Administration data show that, between 1965 and 2013, its rank fluctuated between approximately the 650th and the 900th positions, with ten recorded occurrences in 2013. This demographic pattern reflects its selective adoption within South Asian diasporic communities and its gradual integration into the broader multicultural American onomasticon.