Dipankar
Dipankar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “One who lights the lamp”.
| Meaning | One who lights the lamp |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | দীপঙ্কর |
| Pronunciation | DEE-pun-kor |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Dipankar
Dipankar comes from the Sanskrit Dīpaṃkara, 'lamp-maker' or 'bringer of light', from dīpa, 'lamp', and kara, 'maker'. In Buddhist tradition Dipankara is a buddha of a past age, before whom the future Gautama vowed to become enlightened. The eleventh-century Bengali scholar Atisha Dipankara Shrijnana carried Buddhist teaching to Tibet. Today the name is used mainly by Bengali families.
Is Dipankar a Hindu name?
Dipankar is especially significant in Buddhism, where Dipankara Buddha is one of the best known past buddhas. Hindu Bengali families also use it simply for its meaning of light.
How popular is Dipankar?
A recognised boy's name in West Bengal, Bangladesh and among Bengali families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dipankar mean?
Dipankar means 'One who lights the lamp'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Dipankar a Hindu name?
Dipankar is especially significant in Buddhism, where Dipankara Buddha is one of the best known past buddhas. Hindu Bengali families also use it simply for its meaning of light.
How do you pronounce Dipankar?
Dipankar is pronounced DEE-pun-kor.
Is Dipankar a boy or girl name?
Dipankar is usually a boy name.