Devi - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Devi \d(e)-vi\ is pronounced DEV-ee. It is of Hindi origin, and its meaning is "goddess". Hindu mythology: title, especially relating to Shiva's wife, who is known by various names according to her exercise of power for good or ill. Devika means "little goddess".

For more information, see also related names Ambika, Deva and Devora.

Baby names that sound like Devi are Davy, Davia, Dove and Dova. Other similar baby names are Debi, Demi, Deni, Devin and Devri.

Devi is a very rare female first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Devi. Compare Devi with related baby names.