Devote
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Devote
"Devote" derives from the Latin verb "devovere," meaning "to dedicate or consecrate," combining "de-" (completely) and "vovere" (to vow), and signifies one who is devoted or dedicated.
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Etymology
"Devote" derives from the Latin verb "devovere," meaning "to dedicate or consecrate," combining "de-" (completely) and "vovere" (to vow), and signifies one who is devoted or dedicated. The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly among English-speaking populations, though it remains uncommon as a given name and is more often encountered as a descriptor or religious term.
Devote currently ranks #1,492 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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