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Mandeep
Pronounced MUN-deep /ˈmʌndiːp/Low
Meaning: Mandeep joins the Sanskrit-derived Punjabi man, meaning mind or heart, to deep, meaning lamp or light; it is read as light of the mind or lamp of the heart, and is widely used in Sikh and Punjabi families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Mandeep entered American records in the mid nineteen-seventies with Punjabi and Sikh immigration, and reached its quiet high around 1988.
It was never common, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its peak, though its use spanned three decades. A boy named Mandeep then would be in his forties today. The name carries a warm, well-loved meaning within Sikh and Punjabi tradition.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mandeep mean?
It is a Punjabi name meaning lamp or light of the mind, from man (mind) and deep (lamp).
How do you pronounce Mandeep?
It is said MUN-deep /ˈmʌndiːp/, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Mandeep a boy or girl name?
Mandeep is recorded as a boy's name, and is used for both boys and girls in Punjabi families.
How popular is Mandeep?
It has always been rare, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its height in the late nineteen-eighties.