Dev
Hindi · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Dev
Dev is derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," meaning "god" or "divine being," and serves as a shortened form of names like Devendra or Devi in Hindu and related traditions.
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Etymology
Dev is derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," meaning "god" or "divine being," and serves as a shortened form of names like Devendra or Devi in Hindu and related traditions. The name is predominantly used in Indian, Hindu, and Buddhist cultures, with historical roots extending back to ancient Sanskrit texts where devas were celestial deities in the pantheon.
Dev currently ranks #1,427 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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