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DevjiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God of Gods

Pronunciation: Deh-gee

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Name
Devji
Meaning
God of Gods
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Deh-gee
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Devji mean?

Devji is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Deh-gee. 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.

देवजी

God of Gods

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Deh-gee

IPA

/d̪eʋdʒi/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Individuals with the life path number 1 are natural born leaders and innovators. They have a strong will, and are able to overcome challenges with determination and courage.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of divine power and protection

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Devji is a revered name in Hindu culture, representing the divine presence and power of Lord Shiva, who is considered the god of gods. In various traditional stories and folklore, Devji is employed as a protector and a giver of blessings. Many Hindu families may name their child Devji as a symbol of devotion and respect towards Lord Shiva.
Devji holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. It symbolizes one's deep connection with the divine and the ultimate reality, expressed as Lord Shiva. It signifies the belief that God is the supreme power, the unchanging and eternal being, who protects, sustains and guides us in our lives. Devji embodies the qualities of peace, tranquility, and pure love - qualities that an individual may aspire to embody in their own lives.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Devji was a popular deity in the medieval Chalukya and Hoysala periods of Karnataka, India. He was a form of Vishnu and was especially revered in the regions of Mysore and Coorg.

10th to 13th century AD

Devji was also known as 'Deva Kadamba' and was the presiding deity of the Kadamba dynasty. He was believed to have been the protector of the dynasty and its kings.

5th to 6th century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

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Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

देवजी

God of Gods

🇮🇳Hindi

देवजी

God

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவ்ஜி

God

🇮🇳Telugu

దేజీ

God

🇮🇳Marathi

Devji

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Gods

🇧🇩Bengali

Devji

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Gods

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