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)
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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