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Devyani

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Pronounced dev-YAH-nee /devˈjɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Devayani, borne by a princess of the Mahabharata — daughter of the sage Shukracharya — with the sense 'cherished by the gods; heavenly.' A classical Indian name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Indian name: Devyani names a Mahabharata princess, 'cherished by the gods' (said 'dev-YAH-nee'). Storied and graceful.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Devayani, borne by a princess of the Mahabharata — daughter of the sage Shukracharya — with the sense 'cherished by the gods; heavenly.' A classical Indian name, noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2022)#15915 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Devyani is a Sanskrit name borne by a Mahabharata princess, daughter of Shukracharya, read as 'cherished by the gods; heavenly.' It is storied and graceful — rare in the U.S. (said 'dev-YAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, classical, and storied.

Did you know? Devyani comes from the Sanskrit Devayani — a princess of the Mahabharata, daughter of the sage Shukracharya — carrying the sense 'cherished by the gods,' noted respectfully (said 'dev-YAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Devyani — Sanskrit Devayani; Mahabharata princess

Variations

DevayaniDevyanieDevani

Nicknames

DeviYani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devyani mean?

Devyani is a Sanskrit name of a Mahabharata princess (daughter of Shukracharya), 'cherished by the gods.'

How do you pronounce Devyani?

It's said dev-YAH-nee /devˈjɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Devyani a boy or girl name?

Devyani is a girl's name.

How popular is Devyani?

Devyani is a rare name in the U.S.