Devika
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Devika
The name Devika means "little goddess" or "divine one," deriving from the Sanskrit word *devī* (goddess) combined with the diminutive suffix *-ka*.
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Etymology
The name Devika means "little goddess" or "divine one," deriving from the Sanskrit word *devī* (goddess) combined with the diminutive suffix *-ka*. It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, often as a feminine given name, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit texts and mythology where it appears as an epithet for goddesses like Parvati.
Devika currently ranks #5,773 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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