Hardeep
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hardeep: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1978.
Hardeep is a name of Sikh and Punjabi origin, combining the Sanskrit elements *Hari* (a name for God, particularly Vishnu) meaning “Lord” or “golden,” and *deep* meaning “lamp” or “light,” so the full sense is “lamp of God” or “light of the Lord.” Among notable bearers are Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh political leader, and Hardeep Singh Kohli, the British-Indian comedian, presenter and writer. While the name doesn’t share its root with any specific place, the element “deep” appears in many Indian place names and personal names. As a variant spelling, “Hardeep” is more common in the UK and Scotland; the transliteration “Hardip” is occasionally seen. It is traditionally used for boys, though some families choose it for girls, reflecting the spiritual meaning that appeals to parents seeking a name rooted in faith and warmth.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19783 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #3353 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y