Deva name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Usage: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Sanskrit, Indian, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Deva d(e)-va
Meaning: Deity, God, Demi-god, Divine and King
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What does Deva mean?

Unconventional Deva came from Sanskrit language is used as a gender insensitive name which is substantially used in Sanskrit, Gujarati, Telugu, Sikh, Indian, Bengali, Oriya, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Kannada, meaning of Deva is "Deity, God, Demi-god, Divine or King".

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How do I pronounce Deva?

The two syllabled name Deva is pronounced, d(e)-va.

Variants of Deva

Daeva

How popular is the name Deva?

Deva is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1985 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 734 on girl names chart when 67 babies were named Deva.

There are over 593 babies that have been given the name Deva in France. Deva is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 98 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 934 people have been named Deva in United States. It also recently appeared in Belgium baby girl names chart.

However things change on global perspective, Deva is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Nepal. As per our research, over 200000 people has been named Deva globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300121347
202200121837
202100797413
202000950910
201800137646
201700126937
201600108439
2015120775129927
201400130597
201300165345
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Deva?

Pay more attention to your overall well-being. Having letter D as your cornerstone reveals your passion for unusual weird things and people. Change your attitude to change your life for the better. You are lagging behind on motivational front. Once you put your mind to something, there's no letting go until you get it done. Some would say that you are cold-hearted and insensitive but the truth is that you are the most sensitive person.

If you like Deva, you would love these names

  •  Balaji - Unfamiliar Balaji is originated from Sanskrit language bestowed upon both sexes used mostly in Hindi and Gujarati, Balaji means "Lord Balaji or A Name of Lord Vishnu"
  •  Ananth - Used especially in Indian, Sanskrit and Malayalam far-out, Ananth means "Infinite, Always Merry or Full of Smiles or Endless" and is given to boys is originated from Sanskrit
  •  Satyavan - Meaning of Satyavan is Devoted to Truth or Truthful came from Sanskrit aimed at boys is used in Bengali, Sanskrit and Tamil
  •  Acharya - Sanskrit name Acharya means "Another Name of Drona or Teacher", used primarily in Hindi and Telugu is given to baby boys
  •  Satyam - Meaning of Satyam is Honesty or True is a boy name, mostly used in Oriya and Indian is rooted from Sanskrit

Sibling Names for Deva

Looking for the perfect sibling names to go with your baby Deva? Look no further! We've compiled a list of some of the most popular and unique names that are sure to complement and enhance the charm of Deva. Whether you're looking for a name that matches Deva's ethnicity, personality or meaning, we've got you covered. Check out our list below to find the names that fit your style!

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Names for Deva's brother

Famous people named Deva

  • Deva Raya II, emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire
  • Deva Premal, musician
  • Deva Bandhumasena, Thai military officer and member of Khana Ratsadon
  • Deva, Indian film composer and singer
  • Deva Raya, king of the Vijayanagara Empire
  • Deva Katta, Indian American filmmaker
  • Devayani in Kadhal Kottai as Actress
  • Deva Dalporto in The Discontents as Actress
  • Devan Gerlach in Cry Havoc as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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