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Devanshi

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Pronounced deh-VAHN-shee /dɛˈvɑn.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god/divine', + anshi, 'a part', hence 'a part of God; divine; of the gods'; we note the divine senseLow

In 30 seconds: A part of God; divine: Devanshi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'deh-VAHN-shee'). We note the divine sense.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god/divine', + anshi, 'a part', hence 'a part of God; divine; of the gods'; we note the divine sense
U.S. rank (2025)#9614 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Devanshi comes from the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god/divine', + anshi, 'a part', hence 'a part of God; divine; of the gods' (we note the divine sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'deh-VAHN-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-part-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Devanshi joins the Sanskrit deva ('a god/divine') and anshi ('a part'), hence 'a part of God; divine' — a lyrical, auspicious name (we note the divine sense; said 'deh-VAHN-shee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Devanshi — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DevansheeDevansika

Nicknames

Deva

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If you like Devanshi…

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Daivik— a companion Dev-/divine name
Samadhi— another Sanskrit name
Meenakshi— shares the -hi ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devanshi mean?

Devanshi is Sanskrit for 'a part of God; divine' (deva + anshi). We note the divine sense.

How do you pronounce Devanshi?

It's said deh-VAHN-shee /dɛˈvɑn.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Devanshi a boy or girl name?

Devanshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Devanshi?

Devanshi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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