Deepika

Deepika is a female first name that appears as a diminutive form of the name Deepa. Translated, this name means 'a little light' or 'the small light'.

What does the name Deepika mean?

The name Deepika is a diminutive form of Deepa and means 'a little light' or 'the small light'. Its roots lie in Sanskrit, where the word dipa (दीप) means 'light' and 'lamp'. Other variants of this name include Dipak, Deepak, Dipika, and Dipaka.

Where does the name Deepika come from?

The name Deepika originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'a little light'. The etymology is based on the Sanskrit word dipa (दीप), which means 'light' or 'lamp'. It is used in several languages, including Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Deepika?

The pronunciation of Deepika is similar to 'Di-pi-ka'.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Deepika is relatively rare. In 2011, it ranked 2,438th on the list of the most common girls' names. Between 2010 and 2024, Deepika was given as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 9,958th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. However, Deepika is more well-known worldwide, and in recent years it has had various rankings in the name charts of individual countries.

Famous people

• Deepika Kamaiah (Indian actress)
• Deepika Padukone (Indian actress)
• Deepika Rasangika (Sri Lankan cricketer)
• Deepika Samson (Indian actress)
• Deepika Singh (Indian actress)