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Sandeep

“Lighted lamp, a kindled flame”

2 syllables · 7 letters

About the name Sandeep

Sandeep is Sanskrit rather than specifically Sikh, but it is so widespread among Punjabi families that it functions as a Sikh name in the diaspora. It is one of the easiest of these names for English speakers, which has helped it circulate in tech and medicine well outside Indian circles.

Sandeep is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced sun-DEEP. On the NameRarity scale it scores 68 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the 1990s.

Associated with
brightsociablecapableeven-tempered

Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Lighted lamp, a kindled flame
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
sun-DEEP
Syllables
2
Letters
7
US rank
Outside top 1000
Peak era
1990s
Rarity
68 / 100
Per million
~19
Starts with
S
Numerology
1 · The Pioneer

How popular is Sandeep?

Popularity32/100
Rarity68/100

Sandeep currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 19 people per million carry it — about 1 in 52,632. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Sandeep

  • Sandeep Singh
    Former captain of the Indian hockey team known for drag-flicking
  • Sandeep Patil
    Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner

Spellings and variants of Sandeep

SundeepSandipSandeepa

Names similar to Sandeep

Very Rare

Deep

DEEP

A lamp, a small carried flame

Sanskrit87% rare
Very Rare

Mandeep

mun-DEEP

Light of the mind

Punjabi86% rare
Very Rare

Amandeep

uh-mun-DEEP

Lamp of peace and tranquillity

Punjabi82% rare
Very Rare

Jyoti

JYOH-tee

Light, the flame of a lamp

Sanskrit76% rare
Very Rare

Sandip

sun-DEEP

Kindled flame, one who lights up

Sanskrit85% rare
Very Rare

Shashi

SHUH-shee

The moon, marked with a hare

Sanskrit85% rare
Ultra Rare

Kirandeep

kee-run-DEEP

Lamp whose rays give light

Sanskrit91% rare
Rare

Shanti

SHAHN-tee

Peace, tranquillity; the word chanted three times to close a Vedic prayer

Sanskrit61% rare
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Sandeep — frequently asked questions

What does the name Sandeep mean?

Sandeep means "Lighted lamp, a kindled flame". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a unisex.

How do you pronounce Sandeep?

Sandeep is pronounced sun-DEEP, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Sandeep?

Sandeep scores 68 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 52,632 people carry it — about 19 per million.

What is the numerology number for Sandeep?

Sandeep carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 8.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Sandeep?

The lucky number for Sandeep is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.