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Dewi name meaning

“a female divine being”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/dɛwi/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#3

Dewi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “a female divine being”. It comes from devī, the feminine form of deva, a word referring to a divine being. The word was adopted into several Indonesian languages, retaining its linguistic connection with deva.

What does Dewi mean?

A female divine being

In Indonesian: sosok ilahi perempuan

Origin and cultural usage of Dewi

From Sanskrit devī, the feminine of deva, referring to a divine being. The word was adopted into several Indonesian languages.

Linguistic originSanskrit
Starts withD · De

Name combinations with Dewi

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dewi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Dewi as a first name

  • Dewi Laras

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess embodying harmony and concord.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Laras: accord; musical harmony
  • Dewi Ayunda Cantika

    Interpretation
    An image of a beloved older sister, lovely like a goddess.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
    • Cantika: beautiful, charming
  • Dewi Cinta

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess filled with deep love.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Cinta: deep affection
  • Dewi Widya

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess representing knowledge and learning.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Widya: knowledge, learning
  • Dewi Andira Megawati

    Interpretation
    An image of a strong, mighty goddess with clouds of her own.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Andira: strong, mighty
    • Megawati: having clouds
  • Dewi Arum

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess surrounded by fragrance and sweet scent.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
  • Dewi Rosiana

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess in the beauty of a rose.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Rosiana: rose flower
  • Dewi Karolina

    Interpretation
    May she become a free woman pictured as a goddess.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Karolina: a free woman

Dewi as a middle name

  • Shahnaz Dewi Intan

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess, a king's pride, precious as a diamond.

    Meaning of each word

    • Shahnaz: the king’s pride
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Intan: a precious diamond
  • Yolanda Dewi Agustia

    Interpretation
    An image of a noble goddess like a violet flower.

    Meaning of each word

    • Yolanda: violet flower
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Agustia: great, venerable
  • Titis Dewi Mayangsari

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess with precise aim and areca blossom essence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
  • Gina Dewi Resti

    Interpretation
    An image of a queen and goddess accompanied by blessings.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gina: queen
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
  • Kartinah Dewi Thalia

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess's work blossoming and flourishing.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kartinah: deed, work
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Thalia: blooming, flourishing
  • Aprilia Dewi Silvi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess associated with forests and April.

    Meaning of each word

    • Aprilia: associated with the month of April
    • Dewi: a female divine being
    • Silvi: of the forest

Dewi as a last name

  • Kasih Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess filled with love and care.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kasih: love and caring affection
    • Dewi: a female divine being
  • Kania Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a young girl appearing like a goddess.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kania: girl, young woman
    • Dewi: a female divine being
  • Wulan Titis Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess with precise aim and the celestial moon.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wulan: the moon in the sky
    • Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
    • Dewi: a female divine being
  • Anggun Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess with beautiful, graceful bearing.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
    • Dewi: a female divine being
  • Vira Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess who embodies a courageous hero.

    Meaning of each word

    • Vira: hero, a courageous figure
    • Dewi: a female divine being
  • Lala Dewi

    Interpretation
    An image of a goddess in the beauty of a tulip.

    Meaning of each word

    • Lala: tulip
    • Dewi: a female divine being

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How to pronounce Dewi

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names
IPA/dɛwi/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦢꦺꦮꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮓᮨᮝᮤ

Is Dewi a girl’s name?

Yes, Dewi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Dewi ranks #3 among girl names in our data sample (890 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Dewi

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Dewi

  • Dewi Sartika · b. 1884
  • Dewi Sandra · b. 1980
  • Dewi Lestari · b. 1976
  • Dewi Persik · b. 1985
  • Dewi Rezer · b. 1980
  • Dewi Yuliawati · b. 1997
  • Dewi Yull · b. 1961
  • Dewi Irawan · b. 1963
  • Dewi Safitri · b. 1993
  • Dewi Gita · b. 1970
  • Dewi Hughes · b. 1971
  • Dewi Motik · b. 1949

FAQ about the name Dewi

What is the meaning of Dewi?

Dewi means a female divine being. From Sanskrit devī, the feminine of deva, referring to a divine being. The word was adopted into several Indonesian languages.

Is Dewi a girl’s name?

Yes, Dewi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Dewi?

Dewi is of Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Dewi have?

Dewi has 2 syllables (De-wi) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Dewi?

Dewi ranks #3 among girl names in our data sample (890 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Dewi?

Some ideas: Dewi Laras; Shahnaz Dewi Intan; Kasih Dewi.

Famous people named Dewi?

Notable people named Dewi include Dewi Sartika, Dewi Sandra, Dewi Lestari.

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