Dev at a glance
- Meaning
- Divine, god
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- DEV
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
Lucky details for Dev
- Number
- 6
- Color
- Soft Pink
- Stone
- Diamond
- Flower
- Rose
- Day
- Friday
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Metal
- Copper
Dev is a Sanskrit name meaning “divine, god”. Parents choose Dev for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Dev reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.
Numerology
Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.
Personality
Warm, affectionate, family-first
Positive Traits
Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go
Negative Traits
Can over-give and forget their own needs
Career Suggestions
Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality
Nicknames
Middle Names
Sibling Names
Compatible Names
FAQs about the name Dev
What does the name Dev mean?
Dev means “divine, god” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Dev a boy or girl name?
Dev is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Dev?
Dev is pronounced DEV (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Dev?
The lucky number for Dev is 6, ruled by Venus.
What are good nicknames for Dev?
Popular short forms include Dey.
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