Light, lamp, or that which illuminates
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dipa', the name signifies a lamp or a source of light. It is a traditional name in India, often associated with the festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Deepa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian film director and screenwriter
First Indian woman to win a medal in Paralympic Games
Indian actress and producer
