Deya
Sanskrit · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Deya
The name 'Deya' primarily means "divine" or "goddess" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *deva* (god).
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Etymology
The name 'Deya' primarily means "divine" or "goddess" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *deva* (god). It is used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, notably as an epithet for the goddess Durga, and also appears in Spanish as a short form of "Deyanira" (from Greek mythology).
Deya currently ranks #12,234 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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