Dipanwita
Dipanwita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Adorned with lamps”.
| Meaning | Adorned with lamps |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | দীপান্বিতা |
| Pronunciation | dee-PAHN-bee-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Dipanwita
Dipanwita comes from the Sanskrit dīpānvitā, 'accompanied by lamps', from dīpa, 'lamp', and anvita, 'joined with'. In Bengal, Dipanwita is the name for the new-moon night of Kartik when lamps are lit, the night of Kali Puja that coincides with Diwali elsewhere in India. Girls born around the festival are sometimes given the name. In Bengali it is often pronounced closer to Deepanita.
Is Dipanwita a Hindu name?
Dipanwita is a Hindu Bengali name tied to the festival of lights and the worship of the goddess Kali on Dipanwita Amavasya.
How popular is Dipanwita?
Used almost entirely among Bengali Hindu families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dipanwita mean?
Dipanwita means 'Adorned with lamps'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Dipanwita a Hindu name?
Dipanwita is a Hindu Bengali name tied to the festival of lights and the worship of the goddess Kali on Dipanwita Amavasya.
How do you pronounce Dipanwita?
Dipanwita is pronounced dee-PAHN-bee-tah.
Is Dipanwita a boy or girl name?
Dipanwita is usually a girl name.