Boy name
Dipa name meaning
“lamp, source of light”
Dipa is a name for boys from Sanskrit dīpa, meaning ‘lamp’ or ‘source of light’. The source word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Balinese. This gives the name a Sanskrit foundation while connecting its underlying word with its use in those two languages.
What does Dipa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dipa
From Sanskrit dīpa, meaning lamp, also borrowed into Old Javanese and Balinese.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D · Di |
Name combinations with Dipa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dipa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Putra: son; royal prince
- Tara: star in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Wagiyo: born on the Wage market day
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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Dipa Putrajaya
Meaning of each word
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
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Aprilianto Dipa Satrijo
Meaning of each word
- Aprilianto: associated with April
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
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Dipa Setiaji
Meaning of each word
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Dipa Mujianto Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Dipa: lamp, source of light
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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How to pronounce Dipa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dipa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦶꦥ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮤᮕ |
Is Dipa a boy’s name?
Yes, Dipa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dipa ranks #3,257 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dipa
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Dipa
- Dipa Nandastyra Hasibuan · b. 1982
- Dipa Malik · b. 1962
- Dipa Yustia Pasa · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Dipa
What is the meaning of Dipa?
Dipa means lamp, source of light. From Sanskrit dīpa, meaning lamp, also borrowed into Old Javanese and Balinese.
Is Dipa a boy’s name?
Yes, Dipa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dipa?
Dipa is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Dipa have?
Dipa has 2 syllables (Di-pa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dipa?
Dipa ranks #3,257 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dipa?
Some ideas: Dipa Putra Tara; Dipa Wagiyo Septiadi; Dipa Putrajaya.
Famous people named Dipa?
Notable people named Dipa include Dipa Nandastyra Hasibuan, Dipa Malik, Dipa Yustia Pasa.
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