Find out how popular the first name Hardeep has been for the last 23 years (from 1983 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hardeep by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Hardeep is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 74% of people named Hardeep being male.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hardeep.

The history of the first name Hardeep

Hardeep is a Hindu name that traces its origins to the Sanskrit language. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Har" and "Deep," which together mean "the light of Lord Vishnu." The name carries strong spiritual and religious connotations within the Hindu faith.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hardeep can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century CE. It was initially used by members of the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, which were considered the highest in the traditional Hindu social hierarchy.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Hardeep was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 8th century CE. His works, which included several poems and commentaries on sacred Hindu texts, played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Sanskrit language during that era.

In the 12th century, there was a Hardeep who served as a military commander under the Chalukya dynasty in what is now the southern Indian state of Karnataka. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely celebrated, and he is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the time.

During the Mughal era in the 16th century, a Hardeep rose to prominence as a highly respected court advisor and diplomat. His skills in negotiation and diplomacy were instrumental in maintaining peaceful relations between the Mughal Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

Another notable figure named Hardeep was a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in the 18th century. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and wrote several treatises on various celestial phenomena, which were widely studied and referenced by his contemporaries.

In more recent times, a Hardeep Singh was a celebrated Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the British colonial forces in the early 19th century. His valor and unwavering commitment to the cause of independence earned him a place of honor in the annals of Sikh history.

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