Devi
Devi is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “goddess, divine being.” Devi literally means 'goddess' in Sanskrit and is the supreme feminine divinity in Hinduism.
how do you pronounce Devi?
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what does Devi mean?
The name Devi means “goddess, divine being.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
Devi literally means 'goddess' in Sanskrit and is the supreme feminine divinity in Hinduism. She manifests as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, and Kali, among others. The Devi Mahatmya text celebrates her as the ultimate cosmic force. The name gained visibility through 'Never Have I Ever' protagonist Devi Vishwakumar.
where does the name Devi come from?
The only source retrieved for Devi is a bare Wikipedia list of notable people who share the name, with no derivation given; the goddess or divine-being meaning commonly cited elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Devi
That list only documents Devi's use as a given name and surname among notable people; it says nothing about the name's history.
who are famous people named Devi?
- Devi Vishwakumar (character in Never Have I Ever)
- Gayatri Devi (Maharani of Jaipur)
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what names go well with Devi?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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