Dilip
pronounced /Dii LiiP/
Protests, Royal, An ancestor of Lord Rama, A King
About the name
Dilip is a beloved boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'D'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dilip
- What is the meaning of the name Dilip?
- Dilip means "Protests, Royal, An ancestor of Lord Rama, A King". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dilip?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Dilip is Meena.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Dilip?
- The Nakshatra for Dilip is Purva Bhadrapada.
- How is Dilip written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): दिलिप · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): દિલિપ
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