Indian name meaning
Dev
♂ BoyDev · 1 syllable
A god; divine
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| D | e | v |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
4 + 5 + 6 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Dev carries the name number 6.
About the name Dev
Dev is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A god; divine.”
Spoken aloud it is Dev — 1 syllable. Dev appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dev mean?
Dev means “A god; divine.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dev a boy or a girl name?
Dev is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dev?
Dev is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dev?
Dev has 1 syllable and is said as Dev.
What is the numerology number of the name Dev?
In the Chaldean system, Dev has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Dev a common name in India?
Dev appears 15 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Dev?
For a sister to Dev, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Bhagirathi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dev?
Rajeev, Neev, Mahadev or Sanjeev share Dev's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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