Sanskrit · Girl name
Devika
“little goddess”
About the name Devika
Devika is a girls’ name of Sanskrit origin meaning ‘little goddess’. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Devi’, meaning goddess, with the diminutive suffix -ka. The name is commonly used in Hindu culture to signify divine feminine energy, reflecting the worship of the goddess under many forms. Devika is also the name of a river mentioned in Hindu texts. The Indian actress Devika Rani was one of the earliest film stars of Indian cinema.
- Meaning
- little goddess
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- deh-VEE-kah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Devika
- Devika Anjali
- Devika Priya
- Devika Sita
- Devika Kiran
- Devika Maya
Questions about Devika
- What does Devika mean?
- Devika is a Sanskrit name meaning "little goddess".
- How do you pronounce Devika?
- Devika is pronounced deh-VEE-kah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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