boy name
Dilip — name meaning
దిలీప్
Dilip is a boy name. A king of the Raghu line, an ancestor of Lord Rama.
Dilipదిలీప్boy
Nakshatra and Pada for Dilip
Begins with Di (డీ), the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Ashlesha Nakshatra (ఆశ్లేష).
Rashi: Karka (Cancer) · Deity: the Nagas · Ruling planet: Mercury
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilip mean?
Dilip (దిలీప్) is used for a boy. In brief: A king of the Raghu line, an ancestor of Lord Rama. This is a short summary in AAGO's own words and has not been independently verified, so please confirm it with your family or priest.
Which Nakshatra is the name Dilip for?
Dilip begins with Di, which is the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Ashlesha Nakshatra (ఆశ్లేష) under the commonly used convention. Practices vary between families, so check with your elders or priest.
How is Dilip written in Telugu?
The usual Telugu spelling is దిలీప్.
Curated by AAGO and cross-checked against public name sources. Meanings are brief summaries and have not been independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.