Dev
god or divine
Sanskrit, Indian
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Dev
“god or divine”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
Dev is a concise, powerful Sanskrit name meaning god or divine. It is widely used across India and often forms the root of longer names.
Dev has Sanskrit and Indian origins. Dev has a popularity score of 80 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2000s. It is pronounced DEHV. It is traditionally associated with Hinduism. Its listed personality traits are Strong and Spiritual. It has 1 syllable and 3 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Devin and Deven.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dev mean?
The name Dev means "god or divine."
What origin is the name Dev?
Dev has Sanskrit and Indian origins.
Is Dev a boy or girl name?
Dev is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Dev?
Dev is pronounced DEHV.
Is Dev popular?
Dev has a popularity score of 80 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2000s.
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