ਸੁਖਦੀਪ

Sukhdeep

unisexPunjabi (Sikh)Sikh

Sukhdeep is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Lamp of peace and happiness”.

MeaningLamp of peace and happiness
GenderUnisex
OriginPunjabi (Sikh)
Written asਸੁਖਦੀਪ
Pronunciationsukh-DEEP
TraditionSikh
Used inIndia, Canada, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Sukhdeep

Sukhdeep combines sukh, 'peace, comfort, happiness', with deep, 'lamp'. Sukh is a beloved word in Sikh devotion, as in Sukhmani Sahib, the 'Psalm of Peace' by Guru Arjan. The name has been one of the most familiar Punjabi names since the mid-twentieth century and is given to boys and girls alike. Sukh is often used as a nickname for any bearer of the name.

Is Sukhdeep a Sikh name?

Sukhdeep is a Sikh name and, like most, is unisex: Sukhdeep Singh for a boy, Sukhdeep Kaur for a girl.

How popular is Sukhdeep?

Very common in Punjab and the Sikh diaspora, especially among adults.

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Spellings and variants of Sukhdeep

Sukhdip

Names similar to Sukhdeep

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sukhdeep mean?

Sukhdeep means 'Lamp of peace and happiness'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.

Is Sukhdeep a Sikh name?

Sukhdeep is a Sikh name and, like most, is unisex: Sukhdeep Singh for a boy, Sukhdeep Kaur for a girl.

How do you pronounce Sukhdeep?

Sukhdeep is pronounced sukh-DEEP.

Is Sukhdeep a boy or girl name?

Sukhdeep is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.