Unisex name
Deva name meaning
“deity, divine being”
Deva is a name used for boys and girls, from Sanskrit deva, meaning “deity” or “divine being”. The source word denotes a god or divine being. The spelling Deva preserves the v of the Sanskrit word, while the Indonesian borrowed form is written dewa.
What does Deva mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Deva
From Sanskrit deva, a word for a god or divine being. Deva retains the v of the source word, unlike Indonesian dewa.
Name combinations with Deva
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Deva, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
- Chintya: thought of, contemplated
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Deva Srikandi Indriasari
Meaning of each word
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Srikandi: a formidable heroine
- Indriasari: essence of the senses
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Deva Ayuningtyas
Meaning of each word
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
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Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Novita: associated with the month of November
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Deva Titis
Meaning of each word
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
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Meaning of each word
- Deva: deity, divine being
- Gustiana: great, venerable
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
How to pronounce Deva
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dɛfa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦮ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮗ |
Is Deva a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Deva is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Deva ranks #688 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Deva
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Deva
- Deva Mahenra · b. 1990
- Deva Pamedia Putra · b. 1985
- Deva Rufi Agnestin · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Deva
What is the meaning of Deva?
Deva means deity, divine being. From Sanskrit deva, a word for a god or divine being. Deva retains the v of the source word, unlike Indonesian dewa.
Is Deva a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Deva is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Deva?
Deva is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Deva have?
Deva has 2 syllables (De-va) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Deva?
Deva ranks #688 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Deva?
Some ideas: Deva Juliani Chintya; Deva Srikandi Indriasari; Deva Ayuningtyas.
Famous people named Deva?
Notable people named Deva include Deva Mahenra, Deva Pamedia Putra, Deva Rufi Agnestin.
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