Dev Name Meaning, Origin & Numerology

About the name Dev

Meaning: God or divine being
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Religion: Hindu
Starts with: D
Name number: 4

Numerology of Dev

Builder: steady, practical and dependable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Dev

Ashlesha

Naming syllable “De” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234

Moon signKarka (Cancer)

DeityThe Nagas, serpent deities

SymbolA coiled serpent

Perceptive, intuitive and quick witted. Described as someone with deep insight into people.

All Ashlesha names

Revati

Naming syllable “De” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234

Moon signMeena (Pisces)

DeityPushan, protector of travellers

SymbolA pair of fish

Kind, caring and protective. Traditionally linked with nurturing others and a safe, gentle journey through life.

All Revati names

Dev starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Dev

What does the name Dev mean?

Dev means "God or divine being" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Dev a boy or a girl name?

Dev is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Dev match?

The name Dev starts with the syllable "De", which is a naming syllable of Ashlesha nakshatra (pada 3) and Revati nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Dev?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Dev adds up to 4. Builder: steady, practical and dependable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.