Deva: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Deva – Meaning: A god or heavenly/divine being – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: DAY-vuh


Deva is a Sanskrit unisex name meaning “A god or heavenly/divine being”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hippie Baby Names With Peace, Love, and Flower Power.

Meaning & Origin of Deva

Meaning: A god or heavenly/divine being.

Origin: Sanskrit.

How to Pronounce Deva

Phonetic: DAY-vuh   IPA: /ˈdeɪvə/

Popularity of Deva

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.

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