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DevakarshHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God's virtuous act

Pronunciation: deh-vah-karsh

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Name
Devakarsh
Meaning
God's virtuous act
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
deh-vah-karsh
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devakarsh mean?

Devakarsh is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God's virtuous act". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: deh-vah-karsh. Lucky number: 9. 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.

देवकर्ष

God's Work

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

deh-vah-karsh

IPA

/d̪eʋə kərʃ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Devakarsh is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God's virtuous act. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

GoldOrange

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, loving, and caring personality.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Embodying the virtues of the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Devakarsh" contains the Sanskrit root word "Deva," which represents the divine and divine beings in Hinduism. Devas are beings considered to be the manifestations of various aspects of the divine creator, also known as Brahman. The term "Devakarsh" emphasizes the idea of a god-like person performing virtuous acts, reflecting the ideals of good character, morality, and virtuosity in Hindu culture.
Devakarsh symbolizes the idea of a divine being embodying and performing virtuous acts. It highlights the belief that divine intervention and influence can be seen in moral actions. This name can serve as an inspiration for individuals seeking to live virtuous lives by aligning their actions with the divine principles and values. It also reflects the Hindu belief in the interconnectedness of the divine and the human world, emphasizing the potential for divine inspiration and guidance in one's actions.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Devakarshi was a legendary king of the Vatsa dynasty, who ruled around 5th century BC in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (Bihar, India). He is known for his triumphs over the Nandas and Haryankas, and is believed to have extended his kingdom from the Ganges to the Yamuna rivers.

5th century BC

Another reference to Devakarshna can be found in the Mahabharata epic, where he is mentioned as a descendant of the lunar dynasty (Suryavansha) and a great ancestor of Bhishma Pitamaha. His exact time period and context are not specified in the epic but he is considered to be an ancient figure in Hindu mythology.

Ancient

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवकर्ष

God's Work

🇮🇳Hindi

देवकर्ष

देव का कार्य

🇮🇳Tamil

டேவகர்ச்

இல்லோர் காரியம்

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవకర్ష

దేవ కేశపోయుధు

🇮🇳Marathi

Devakarsh

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's virtuous act

🇧🇩Bengali

Devakarsh

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's virtuous act

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