Indian name meaning
Devi
♀ GirlDe·vi · 2 syllables
A goddess; 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 | i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 6 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Devi carries the name number 7.
About the name Devi
Devi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A goddess; divine.”
Spoken aloud it is De·vi — 2 syllables. Devi turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devi mean?
Devi means “A goddess; divine.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Devi a boy or a girl name?
Devi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Devi?
Devi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Devi?
Devi has 2 syllables and is said as De·vi.
What is the numerology number of the name Devi?
In the Chaldean system, Devi has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Devi a common name in India?
Devi appears 14 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Devi?
For a brother to Devi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damodar or Madan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Devi?
Bhudevi, Saanvi, Anvi or Charvi share Devi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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