Indian name meaning
Deva
♂ BoyDe·va · 2 syllables
A god; divine
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| D | e | v | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 6 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Deva carries the name number 7.
About the name Deva
Deva 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 De·va — 2 syllables. Deva turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deva mean?
Deva means “A god; divine.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Deva a boy or a girl name?
Deva is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Deva?
Deva is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Deva?
Deva has 2 syllables and is said as De·va.
What is the numerology number of the name Deva?
In the Chaldean system, Deva has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Deva a common name in India?
Deva appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Deva?
For a sister to Deva, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Mukta all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Deva?
Eva, Nova or Shiva share Deva's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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