Deepak

Deepak (दीपक) is a Hindi word meaning lamp from Sanskrit source of light.[1] Deepak is the symbol of bright future. In the twentieth century, it became very popular as a first name for male Hindus. Names like Deepa (male-though used for females by many Indians now), Deepika (female), Deepthi (female), Deepam (male), Deepali (female) and many others are related to Deepak.

A basic earthen oil diya used for Diwali

The names mentioned above are related to light or the holder of light –

Deepak (male) – a lamp, or candle; meaning who gives light on his own behalf
Deepa (male) – a lamp
Deep (male) – wick/flame of the lamp;Hindi/North Indian derivation of Sanskrit "Deepa" (male)
Deepankar (male) – one who lights lamps;
Deependra (male) – lord of light;
Deepit (male) – lighted;
Deepanjali (female) – offerings of lamps;
Deepmala (female) – garland of lamps, tower of lamps;
Deepali (female) – collection of lamps;
Deepika (female) – a little light;
Deepamalika (female) – garland of lamps;
Deepunja (male) – light of lamp;
Deepti/Deepthi (female) – glow, shine;
Deepanshu (male) – glow;

In Hinduism light is the symbol of knowledge.

Notable people named Deepak

Deepak Chopra, writer and new age alternative medicine promoter
Deepak Dinkar, Tamil actor
Deepak Kumar, historian
Deepak Mondal, Indian footballer
Deepak Obhrai, Canadian politician
Deepak Sharma, Indian television director and producer
Deepak Thakur, Indian hockey player
Deepak Tijori, Indian actor and director
Deepak Tripathi, historian
Deepak Verma, British-Asian actor
P. A. Deepak, Indian Mix Engineer and Music Producer

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References

Jhaver P. Shreenivas (1 January 1999). Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Symbols of India. Jaico Publishing House. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-81-7224-736-2.

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[Shreenivas1999-1] Jhaver P. Shreenivas (1 January 1999). Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Symbols of India. Jaico Publishing House. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-81-7224-736-2.