Devaki
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Devaki
The given name 'Devaki' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'deva' meaning 'god' and 'akṣī' meaning 'beloved' or 'desired one', and it is a feminine name that refers to a woman who is loved or cherished by the gods.
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Etymology
The given name 'Devaki' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'deva' meaning 'god' and 'akṣī' meaning 'beloved' or 'desired one', and it is a feminine name that refers to a woman who is loved or cherished by the gods. The name 'Devaki' is primarily associated with Hinduism, particularly with the legend of Devaki, the mother of Lord Krishna, and is also used in other cultures such as Buddhism and Jainism.
Devaki currently ranks #17,492 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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