Devinder
Punjabi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Devinder
Devinder is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Deva" (god/divine) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "lord of the gods" or "divine ruler." The name is primarily used in Punjabi, Hindi, and Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with significant adoption in the Indian diaspora.
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Etymology
Devinder is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Deva" (god/divine) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "lord of the gods" or "divine ruler." The name is primarily used in Punjabi, Hindi, and Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with significant adoption in the Indian diaspora.
Devinder currently ranks #2,901 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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