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DevakiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Goddess, Divine

Pronunciation: deh-vah-kee

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Name
Devaki
Meaning
Goddess, Divine
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
deh-vah-kee
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devaki mean?

Devaki is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: deh-vah-kee. Lucky number: 6. 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.

देवकी

Goddess of the Gods

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

deh-vah-kee

IPA

/d̪eʋˈkɪː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Devaki is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Goddess. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlueSilver

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with the name Devaki are creative, expressive, and charismatic. They are often very artistic, and may be involved in the arts, or in fields requiring imagination and self-expression. They are natural communicators and often have a large network of friends.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveCompassionateV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Carrier of the divine, blessed with divine grace

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Devaki is a revered name in Hindu culture and is associated with the divine. The name is sometimes used as a feminine form of the divine name Deva. It is also commonly used as a matronymic name, with women named Devaki being referred to as “Devaki maa” or "mother Devaki". In some communities, the name Devaki is given to girls born on a Saturday, further cementing its connection to the divine.
Devaki, as the name of Lord Krishna’s mother, holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism. As a goddess and the mother of the god Vishnu himself, Devaki embodies the divine feminine and represents the nurturing, protective, and unconditional love of a mother. Her story, where her womb is chosen to give birth to Lord Krishna despite her own suffering, is a powerful reminder of the selflessness and sacredness of motherhood. The name Devaki is thus a reminder of the divine presence in all aspects of life, particularly in the bond between mother and child.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Devaki was the daughter of King Vidura and sister of Bhishma Pitamaha in Mahabharata. The name Devaki carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

circa 3000 BC

Devaki was also the name of a queen consort of the ancient Indian king Chandragupta Maurya, who ruled around 321-297 BC.

321-297 BC

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवकी

Goddess of the Gods

🇮🇳Hindi

देवकी

देवी के नाम

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவகி

திருவளர் தேவையல்

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవకీ

దేవతా దేశి

🇮🇳Marathi

Devaki

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess, Divine

🇧🇩Bengali

Devaki

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess, Divine

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