Sandeep
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[edit] Meaning
The name Sandeep is derived from the sanskrit words "Sana" meaning old/eternal and "deep" meaning light. Thus sana deep when pronounced together with the help of a sandhi forms sandeep which means the old or eternal light. This meaning is also carried through in the western Indian language of Gujarati, where "San" means good and "Deep" means light or flame.
There is confusion around the word "Deep", where some think it means, nose. However logical proof of "Deep" meaning light can be found in word Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights). Diwali is the English pronunciation of the word, the actual spelling is "Deepavali" which is literally translated from Sanskrit to mean, the festival of light.
Some translations cite Sandeep to mean a lighted lamp. This is a lazy translation, however the mistake for this can be explained; the traditional 'lamp' in India is a singular flame in a small bowl which is used for religious prayer, this is called a 'Deevo', which is different, although related word to "Deep", which causes the mis-translation.
[edit] Usage
The term "Sandeep" is presently used by Hindus to name a male child. Sikhs use the name Sandeep to name both male and female children.
