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Dev
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Pronounced DEV /dΙv/Low
Meaning: Divine, god, deityLow
In 30 seconds: Dev is a Sanskrit name simply meaning god or divine, from deva (a divine being or deity). Used in Hindu communities, it is one of the most direct and pure expressions of divine aspiration in a single syllable.
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MeaningDivine, god, deity
U.S. rank (2024)#1392 β Rising
2024 U.S. births134 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β 3,020
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Dev is a Sanskrit name from deva meaning god or divine being. Used in Hindu communities across India.
Dev is used in India across Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and other languages, and in South Asian diaspora communities.
Did you know? In Vedic tradition, deva means a shining one or a divine being β the 33 main devas of the Vedic pantheon represented cosmic forces. Naming a child Dev expresses the hope that they will embody divine qualities.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
DevaDevrajDevendra
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
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Dev Patel (1990βpresent)British actor and filmmaker known for Slumdog Millionaire, Lion and The Green Knight
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Frequently Asked
What does Dev mean?
Divine, god, deity
How do you pronounce Dev?
Dev is pronounced DEV.
What is the origin of Dev?
Dev comes from Sanskrit, Hindi.
What names are similar to Dev?
Similar names include jai, om, raj.