Dinesh
Pronunciation: [ d-IHN-ehsh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Dinesh is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-IHN-ehsh.
Parents who love the name Dinesh often also consider Christoher, Jakiah, Blythe .
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Dinesh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 167 babies have been named Dinesh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dinesh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,486 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,486
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dinesh
Dinesh is a boy name .
Dinesh is currently ranked #19,486 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dinesh include Din, Dine, Diney, Dineie, Diy, Diie, and Dinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dinesh include Dinero . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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