Devi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Devi
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Devi comes from Sanskrit and translates to 'the goddess.' In Hindu tradition, Devi represents the Mother Goddess, who unites all goddesses.
What does the name Devi mean?
Devi is a female first name derived from Sanskrit, carrying the meaning 'the goddess.' In Hinduism, Devi is revered as the Mother Goddess, encompassing all other goddesses. This name is especially widespread and popular in India.
Where does the name Devi come from?
The origin of the name Devi can be found in Sanskrit, where it means 'the goddess.'
How do you pronounce Devi?
The name Devi has a two-syllable and gentle sound structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'DE-vi' [ˈdeːvi]. It begins with a long 'E' sound, which gives the name brightness and clarity. The voiced 'd' provides a soft yet present start. The ending '-vi' sounds bright and open. This makes Devi appear light and harmonious - calm, melodic, and with a fine radiance.
Popularity
Devi enjoys great popularity in Germany, currently ranking 1,921st in the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 1,538th place. Over the past ten years, Devi has been chosen as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,258th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,174th.
Nicknames & pet names
Devchen / Deviline / Die
Famous people
- Chandra Devi Dahal (football player from Nepal)
- Devi Dutt Sharma (British writer)
- Devi Permatasari (actress from Indonesia)
- Devi Prasad (Indian artist)
- Devi Prasad Bagrodia (writer from India)
- Devi Rukmani (Sinhalese actress)
- Devi S. (Indian actress)
- Devi Sharma (Indian film producer)
- Devi Sri Prasad (Indian composer)
- Devi Tika Permatasari (badminton player from Indonesia)
- Hira Devi Waiba (singer from India)
- Kamala Devi Harris (American writer)
- Kamala Devi Yumnam (Indian football player)
- Neha Devi Singh (Indian actress)
- Oona Devi Liebich (American actress)
- Rukmini Devi Arundale (Indian dancer)
- Sandhyarani Devi Wangkhem (martial artist from India)
- Sara Devi Tamang (Nepalese badminton player)
- Shella Devi Aulia (badminton player from Indonesia)
- Siri Devi Khandavilli (Indian artist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Devi
What does the name Devi mean?
Devi is a female first name from Sanskrit and means 'the goddess.'
Where does the name Devi come from?
The name has its roots in Sanskrit, where devī́ (देवी) stands for goddess. It is common in languages such as Hindi and Tamil.
How popular is the name Devi?
Devi is especially popular in India and is often chosen as a name for girls.