Deepak

Deepak is a masculine given name of Indian origin derived from the Sanskrit dīpaka, meaning lamp or light. It is common across India and in Nepali-speaking communities, and is used in many languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Nepali.

In cultural context, the lamp or diya symbolizes knowledge, purity, and auspiciousness. The name connotes brightness, illumination, and wisdom, and it is often chosen for its positive associations at birth or in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Variants and transliteration include Dipak and Dipaka, with pronunciation that varies by language region. The name is predominantly male but is used in diverse Indian communities throughout the diaspora.

Notable people with the name include Deepak Chopra, Indian-American author and physician; Deepak Obhrai, Canadian politician; Deepak Parekh, Indian businessman; Deepak Chahar, Indian cricketer; and Deepak Dobriyal, Indian actor.