Sandeep
Sandeep is a Hindu unisex name of Sanskrit; used in Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Lit up, a glowing lamp”.
| Meaning | Lit up, a glowing lamp |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Sanskrit; used in Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | संदीप / ਸੰਦੀਪ |
| Pronunciation | sun-DEEP |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Sandeep
Sandeep comes from Sanskrit sandipa, from sam ('fully') and dip ('to shine, blaze'), so it means 'kindled' or 'brightly lit', and is often explained as a lamp. Among Hindus it is almost always a boys' name and was very popular from the 1960s to the 1990s. In Punjabi Sikh families it is given to both boys and girls, with Singh or Kaur showing which.
Is Sandeep a Hindu name?
For Sikhs, Sandeep is one of many unisex given names, with Kaur used for girls and Singh for boys. For Hindus it is a Sanskrit word name associated with light, without a specific deity.
How popular is Sandeep?
Very common in India and the Punjabi diaspora, though less fashionable for newborns than it once was.
Gifts with the name Sandeep
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Spellings and variants of Sandeep
Names similar to Sandeep
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandeep mean?
Sandeep means 'Lit up, a glowing lamp'. It is of Sanskrit; used in Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Sandeep a Hindu name?
For Sikhs, Sandeep is one of many unisex given names, with Kaur used for girls and Singh for boys. For Hindus it is a Sanskrit word name associated with light, without a specific deity.
How do you pronounce Sandeep?
Sandeep is pronounced sun-DEEP.
Is Sandeep a boy or girl name?
Sandeep is used for both boys and girls.