Boy • Modern Tamil
Dev
தேவ்
Signature Meaning
Dev (தேவ்) derives from the Sanskrit word deva, meaning “god”, “divine”, or “heavenly”. In Tamil and other Indian languages it is used as a concise masculine given name that evokes brightness, goodness, or a spiritual presence. Its short, simple sound makes it popular both on its own and as part of longer names.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/D̪Eːʋ/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
D(4) + E(5) + V(6) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeDAY-v
Tamil syllablesதே-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d̪eːʋ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DhevDewDhew