Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Deepa

“A lamp or source of light”

About the name Deepa

Meaning
A lamp or source of light
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
D
Name number
4

Numerology of Deepa

Builder: steady, practical and dependable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Deepa

Ashlesha

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signKarka (Cancer)
DeityThe Nagas, serpent deities
SymbolA coiled serpent

Perceptive, intuitive and quick witted. Described as someone with deep insight into people.

All Ashlesha names

Purva Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityAja Ekapada, the one-footed fire
SymbolThe front legs of a cot

Idealistic, intense and spiritual. Traditionally linked with deep thought and a passion for causes.

All Purva Bhadrapada names
Deepa starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Deepa

What does the name Deepa mean?

Deepa means "A lamp or source of light" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Deepa a boy or a girl name?

Deepa is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Deepa match?

The name Deepa starts with the syllable "Di", which is a naming syllable of Ashlesha nakshatra (pada 1) and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Deepa?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Deepa adds up to 4. Builder: steady, practical and dependable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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