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Deepika

dee-PEE-kah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

254

Peak Year

#16 in 1997

First Recorded

1979

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Deepika is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'a little light' or 'lamp'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Deepika Padukone

    Famous Indian actress and producer

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