Dewi

The first name Dewi is the Indonesian variant of Devi, a name with roots in the Indian region. Translated, it means 'the goddess' or, in a free interpretation, 'the beautiful woman'.

What does the name Dewi mean?

Dewi is the Indonesian expression for the name Devi, which comes from Indian culture. Its direct translation is 'the goddess'. The origin of the name lies in Sanskrit, where it is derived from the term devi (देवी), which also means 'the goddess'. Additionally, Dewi (in English: Deowee) is also used as a male first name, regarded as a Welsh variant of David. This name has biblical-Hebrew origins and means 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. Religiously, it can also be interpreted as 'the beloved of God', while the original meaning encompasses 'the brother of the father'. The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew word dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (paternal) and 'the brother of the father'. It is a very old name, already mentioned among the Egyptians in the form twti and appearing around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is the second greatest king of Israel and is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. According to a story in the Old Testament, David defeated the giant Philistine Goliath. Other variants of the name include Davida, Davina, Davinia, and Davita. Saint Dewi, a Welsh bishop from the 6th century, is considered the patron saint of Wales.

Where does the name Dewi come from?

The etymology of Dewi is both feminine and masculine in nature, with ancient Hebrew and Sanskrit roots that carry the meaning 'the goddess'. In Sanskrit, devi (देवी) translates to 'the goddess', and in ancient Hebrew, dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד) means 'the uncle' (paternal) or 'the brother of the father' and can also be interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling'.

How do you pronounce Dewi?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Dewi: The name Dewi is two syllables and has a bright, clear structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'De-wi' [ˈdeːvi] or [ˈdeːwi]. It begins with an elongated 'De', suggesting openness, while the second syllable with a clear 'i' gives the sound lightness. The open vowel structure provides a friendly resonance. Dewi thus appears modern, delicate, and harmonious - soft in rhythm and present in echo.

When is the name day of Dewi?

The name day of Dewi is celebrated on March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Dewi is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Dewi has been given as a first name about 20 times, securing it the 6,013th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,099th.

Famous people

• Cynthia Dewi Bayu Wardani (singer from Indonesia)
• Dewi Bebb (rugby player from Great Britain)
• Dewi Claire Schreefel (Dutch golfer)
• Dewi Driegen (model from the Netherlands)
• Dewi Griffiths (American film producer)
• Dewi Havhesp (English poet)
• Dewi Morgan (British poet)
• Dewi Morris (English rugby player)
• Dewi Nantbran (British writer)
• Dewi Persik (Indonesian singer)
• Dewi Phillips (philosopher from Great Britain)
• Dewi Rezer (actress from Indonesia)
• Dewi Sandra (singer from Brazil)