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DevanayagiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Goddess of Gods

Pronunciation: dē-və-nā-yā-jī [dē-və-nā-yə-dʒi]

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Name
Devanayagi
Meaning
Goddess of Gods
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
dē-və-nā-yā-jī [dē-və-nā-yə-dʒi]
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devanayagi mean?

Devanayagi is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess of Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dē-və-nā-yā-jī [dē-və-nā-yə-dʒi]. 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.

देवनायकी

Goddess of the Gods

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

dē-və-nā-yā-jī [dē-və-nā-yə-dʒi]

IPA

d̪eʋən̪aːj̪i [d̪eʋən̪aːj̪i]

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldWhitePink

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents divine feminine power and grace.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Devanayagi" is prominent in Tamil Nadu, India and holds a significant cultural importance in the Hindu religion. It is believed that Goddess Devanayagi, also known as Devi, Mariamman, or Amman, holds the power to protect her devotees from childhood ailments, health issues, and a variety of other problems. In some regions, she is also worshipped for fertility, prosperity, and as a goddess of love and relationships. The name "Devanayagi" highlights the immense power and divinity of the goddess that rules over other gods.
The spiritual significance of the name "Devanayagi" lies in its association with the divine feminine, the Mother Goddess who is believed to be the embodiment of compassion, love, and nurturing. She is the giver of life, the healer of illnesses, and the suppressor of negative emotions. The name "Devanayagi" is a reminder of the omnipotent and benevolent power of the divine goddess and her ability to provide protection, peace, and happiness to her devotees. It is a call to seek her blessings, guidance, and strength in times of need.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Devanayagi, also known as Devanambi, was a queen who ruled the Chola kingdom during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. She is best known for her patronage of the temple town of Thanjavur, where she built the beautiful Brihadesvara Temple.

Late 11th to early 12th century

Another reference to Devanayagi comes from the Tamil epic, Cilappatikaram. In this work, she is mentioned as the wife of Agastya Muni, a renowned sage. This reference indicates her importance in Hindu mythology and religious beliefs.

Ancient Tamil Period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Priyanka ChopraAishwarya Rai

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवनायकी

Goddess of the Gods

🇮🇳Hindi

देवनायकी

देवी देवों का दासता Devī Devoṃ Kā Dāstā Goddess of the Gods

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவநாயகி

தேவர்கள் இருப்பதுவான் அளவர் Tēvarṟkāl Iruppathuvāṉ Aḷavar Goddess of the Gods

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవనాయకి

దేవమైజల్లో దేశియయి Dēvamaijalḷō Deśiyayi Goddess of the Gods

🇮🇳Marathi

Devanayagi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Gods

🇧🇩Bengali

Devanayagi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Gods

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