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Devanie
How to Pronounce Devanie
Pronounced deh-VAH-nee /dΙΛvΙ.ni/Medium
Meaning: Devanie most plausibly derives from the Irish surname Devaney (O Duibheannaigh), built on the Gaelic dubh, 'black, dark,' describing dark hair or complexion; its shift to a girl's first name is a modern American development, and the exact link is not firmly documented.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Devanie appears to draw on the Irish surname Devaney, from the Gaelic dubh, 'dark,' though the surname-to-given-name route is not clearly documented and may instead be a modern American blend of sounds like Devon and Stephanie.
Devanie stayed a rare choice, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak around 2003, one of the more recently peaking names of its type. It has a soft, contemporary three-syllable sound.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Devanie mean?
It most likely traces to the Irish surname Devaney, from a Gaelic word meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired,' though the link is not firmly documented.
How do you pronounce Devanie?
It is said deh-VAH-nee /dΙΛvΙ.ni/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Devanie a boy or girl name?
Devanie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Devanie?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak in the early 2000s.