BoySanskrit origin

Dinesh: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lordly name meaning lord of the day, radiant and commanding.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#11357
Peak
#3432 in 1971

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1964: #419719641970: #489719701990: #846619902009: #113572009#1#11357

What Dinesh Means

Dinesh is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A lordly name meaning lord of the day, radiant and commanding.

How Popular Dinesh Is

Dinesh currently ranks #11357 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3432 in 1971. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Dinesh

  • Dinesh is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Dinesh is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Dinesh

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Dinesh

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dinesh.

Questions About Dinesh

What does Dinesh mean?

Dinesh is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A lordly name meaning lord of the day, radiant and commanding.

How popular is Dinesh?

Dinesh currently ranks #11357 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3432 in 1971. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Dinesh come from?

Dinesh comes from Sanskrit roots. Dinesh is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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