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DevanandaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God's Grace, Heavenly Gift

Pronunciation: deh-vah-nah-nda

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Name
Devananda
Meaning
God's Grace, Heavenly Gift
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
deh-vah-nah-nda
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devananda mean?

Devananda is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God's Grace". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: deh-vah-nah-nda. Lucky number: 5. 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.

Devananda

God happiness/bliss

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

deh-vah-nah-nda

IPA

/dɛʋɑːnɑːndə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldWhite

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with this name are creative, expressive, and great communicators. They are also natural born leaders.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name filled with divine blessings and spiritual joy.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Devananda holds a rich cultural significance in the Hindu tradition. Deva, being a common epithet for gods, conveys a deep reverence and connection to the divine. In this context, bearing a name like Devananda can be seen as a mark of deep spiritual and religious dedication.
From a spiritual standpoint, the name Devananda carries a deep meaning that speaks to the very essence of human existence. Ananda, or joy, is a fundamental aspect of our being, and is often considered to be the ultimate goal of life.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Devananda was a 12th century Jain Tirthankara The name Devananda carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

12th century

Historical records show that Devananda is mentioned in the 13th century Jain text 'Kalpa Sutra' The name Devananda carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

13th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Devanand DattaDevanand Patil

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Devananda

God happiness/bliss

🇮🇳Hindi

देवानन्द

देव (Deva) का अनन्द (Ananda)

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவனந்த

தேவ (Thevam) அன்நடம் (Anandam)

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవనంద

దేవ (Dēva) ఆణ్ణద (Ananda)

🇮🇳Marathi

Devananda

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's Grace, Heavenly Gift

🇧🇩Bengali

Devananda

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's Grace, Heavenly Gift

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