ThinkabaraDev: meaning and origin
Dev
“God, divine”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 3 · 1
- Starts with
- D
About the name Dev
Dev is a boy’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “god, divine”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, girls)
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
More boy names starting with D
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- Dante 👦Enduring, steadfast · Italian
- Darnell 👦Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families · African American
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
Questions and answers
What does the name Dev mean?
Dev is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: god, divine.
Is Dev a boy or girl name?
Dev is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Dev have?
Dev has 3 letters and about 1 syllable.