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DevakHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God's gift

Pronunciation: dih-vak

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Name
Devak
Meaning
God's gift
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
dih-vak
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Devak mean?

Devak is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God's gift". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dih-vak. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

देवक

देवोऽस्य वक्ता

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

dih-vak

IPA

/d̪eʋak/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Devak is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God's gift. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Individuals with the life path number 1 are natural born leaders. They possess qualities such as determination, creativity, and ambition.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of divine blessings and guidance.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Devak is a Sanskrit name that holds deep cultural significance in Hindu traditions. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Deva’, which means ‘god’. Devak is believed to be a name given to a child who is considered a divine gift. The name is an expression of faith and reverence, symbolizing the belief that the child is a blessing from the divine world.
Devak is a spiritual name that resonates with the deepest beliefs and values of the Hindu tradition. The name symbolizes the idea that the child is a divine being, a manifestation of the divine will. This is a profound reminder that every individual has a spiritual essence and that our ultimate purpose is to realize our true nature as part of the divine.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Devak is a name of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. He is the divine messenger of Lord Vishnu and is also known as Vishvaksena.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Devak is a sage mentioned in the Mahabharata. The name Devak carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Epic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Devak (Notable Hindu figure)Devak (Contemporary Indian personality)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवक

देवोऽस्य वक्ता

🇮🇳Hindi

देवक

देव का वक्ता

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவக்

திருத்தவன் அவர்

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవక

దేశజీస్యేఖేద్రము

🇮🇳Marathi

Devak

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's gift

🇧🇩Bengali

Devak

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's gift

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Spelling variations

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