Devarata
Devarata (देवरात) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”.
Devarata (देवरात) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”.
Devarata means “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”. Devarata (देवरात · దేవరాత) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”. It is formed from deva (god), rāta (given). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 1, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Devarata name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Devarata |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | deva (god) + rāta (given) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | देवरात |
| Telugu | దేవరాత |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | devarāta |
| Pronunciation | Day-va-raa-ta |
| First syllable | दे |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Devarata
Devarata is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- deva — god
- rāta — given
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Devarata
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “दे” of Devarata falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Devarata
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): देवरात
- Telugu: దేవరాత
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): devarāta
How to pronounce Devarata
Say it as “Day-va-raa-ta” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Devarata
Dadhich, Devapi, Dharmadhwaj, Dhaumya, Dadhichi, Daivagya
Devarata: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Devarata?
Devarata means “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”. It is formed from deva (god), rāta (given).
Is Devarata a traditional or a modern name?
Devarata is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Devarata written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): देवरात. In Telugu: దేవరాత. Sanskrit transliteration: devarāta.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devarata?
Its first syllable “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 1) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Devarata?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 9 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Devarata — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devarata mean?
Devarata is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Given by the gods; the new name of Shunahshepa”.
Is Devarata a boy or girl name?
Devarata is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devarata?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Devarata aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Devarata?
The Chaldean name number of Devarata is 6.
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