Devapriya
Devapriya (देवप्रिया) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Dear to the gods”.
Devapriya (देवप्रिया) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Dear to the gods”.
Devapriya means “Dear to the gods”. Devapriya (देवप्रिया · దేవప్రియ) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Dear to the gods”. It is formed from deva (god) and priyā (dear). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 1, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Devapriya name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Devapriya |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Dear to the gods |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | deva (god) + priyā (dear) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | देवप्रिया |
| Telugu | దేవప్రియ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | devapriyā |
| Pronunciation | De-va-pri-ya |
| First syllable | दे |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 2 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Devapriya
Devapriya is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- deva — god
- priyā — dear
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Devapriya
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “दे” of Devapriya 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 Devapriya
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): देवप्रिया
- Telugu: దేవప్రియ
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): devapriyā
How to pronounce Devapriya
Say it as “De-va-pri-ya” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Devapriya
Daivi, Devangi, Divija, Deveshi, Abhirami, Adrija
Devapriya: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Devapriya?
Devapriya means “Dear to the gods”. It is formed from deva (god) and priyā (dear).
Is Devapriya a traditional or a modern name?
Devapriya is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Devapriya written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): देवप्रिया. In Telugu: దేవప్రియ. Sanskrit transliteration: devapriyā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devapriya?
Its first syllable “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 1) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Devapriya?
2 in Chaldean numerology and 2 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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Devapriya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Dear to the gods
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devapriya mean?
Devapriya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Dear to the gods”.
Is Devapriya a boy or girl name?
Devapriya is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devapriya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Devapriya aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Devapriya?
The Chaldean name number of Devapriya is 2.
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