Deva

Deva is a female first name that has its origin in Sanskrit. Its meanings include 'the Divine', 'the Wonderful', 'the Luminous', and 'the Radiant'. The name derives from the Sanskrit word divya, which means 'luminous' or 'divine'.

What does the name Deva mean?

The name Deva has its roots in Sanskrit and is interpreted as 'the Divine', 'the Wonderful', 'the Luminous', and 'the Radiant'. It derives from the word divya, which means 'luminous' or 'divine'. In Hindu mythology, Deva is also used as another name for the moon goddess. The pronunciation features a soft 'e' and a gentle 'v'. Similar names associated with Deva include Diva, Divina, Devina, Divana, and the Bulgarian form Dilyana.

Where does the name Deva come from?

The name Deva originates from Sanskrit and means among other things 'the Divine' or 'the Wonderful'.

How do you pronounce Deva?

The pronunciation of Deva is two syllables and open. The name is pronounced as 'De-va' [ˈdeːva], with the long 'e' sound bringing brightness to the beginning. The voiced 'v' provides a gentle movement in the sound, while the open '-a' softly fades out. Deva thus conveys a simple and melodious impression - calm, clear, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, Deva is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of most given female first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 1,198. In the last ten years, Deva has been given approximately 80 times, placing it at 2,806th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 2,962nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Dee

Famous people

• Bapu Deva Sastri (Indian mathematician)
• Deva Cassel (model, Italian-French actress and model, daughter of Monica Bellucci)
• Deva Katta (Indian film director)
• Deva Premal (*1970) German New Age singer)
• Deva Premal (German singer)