Devi Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Devi Name at a Glance

Name	Devi
Meaning	Divine. A mythological Hindu title relating to Shiva's wife who is known by different names according to her exercise of power for good or ill.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Devi Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Devi means “Divine. A mythological Hindu title relating to Shiva's wife who is known by different names according to her exercise of power for good or ill”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Devi Name Origin

Our database records Devi under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Devi a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Devi is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Devi

When considering Devi for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.