Tridev (त्रिदेव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)”. This guide covers Tridev’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, deity association, popularity and similar names.

What does Tridev mean?

Tridev means Three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Tridev is written त्रिदेव in Devanagari. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) preserve the sacred sound — important during the Namakarana Samskara.

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Pronunciation of Tridev

Tridev is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Why parents choose Tridev

Tridev carries the timeless feel of classical Sanskrit and has been used in Hindu families for generations. It remains a comparatively distinctive Hindu boy-name.

Quick facts about the name Tridev

  • Gender: Hindu boy-name
  • Sanskrit: त्रिदेव
  • Meaning: Three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 60/100 in 2026