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Devi

Quick answerThe name 'Devi' means "goddess" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *div* ("to shine" or "heavenly").

Hinduism · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,139
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginHinduism
LanguageHinduism
CultureHinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Indonesian
ReligionHinduism
Letters4
Numerology22 Chaldean 7
Global rank#163

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Devi

The name 'Devi' means "goddess" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *div* ("to shine" or "heavenly").

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Etymology

The name 'Devi' means "goddess" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *div* ("to shine" or "heavenly"). It is primarily used in Hindu culture and religion, where it refers to the supreme goddess or any female deity, with historical significance in texts like the Devi Mahatmya.

Devi currently ranks #3,139 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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