Dev: Name, Meaning in Telugu

దేవ్
🗣️ Dev
👶 Celebrity Baby  ·  Son of Suriya & Jyothika
Gender👦 Boy
Religion🕉️ Hindu
Numerology6
OriginSanskrit
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📖 Meaning of Dev in Telugu

📛 Name Dev
✨ Meaning God
🔤 Teluguదేవ్
🔤 Hindiदेव
👤 Gender👦 Boy name
🌍 OriginSanskrit
🔢 Numerology6 — ♀ Venus (Shukra)
🌙 Rashi♋ Karka (Cancer)
⭐ NakshatraPunarvasu / Pushya
📏 Length3 letters, 1 syllables
💡 Dev has been a cherished boy name among Telugu Hindu families in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, rooted in Sanskrit tradition — known for its beautiful sound and meaningful significance.
🙏 Dev అనే పేరు తెలుగు సంస్కృతిలో చాలా ప్రాముఖ్యత కలిగి ఉంది. ఈ పేరు మీ అబ్బాయికి శక్తిని, విజయాన్ని ప్రసాదిస్తుంది.

🌙 Nakshatra & Rashi Details for Dev

Rashi (Zodiac)♋ Karka (Cancer)
NakshatraPunarvasu / Pushya
Ruling PlanetMoon (Chandra)
Lucky Number2, 7
Lucky ColourWhite, Silver
Lucky DayMonday, Thursday
Lucky StonePearl (Moti)

🔢 Numerology Analysis — Dev (Number 6)

6
♀ Venus (Shukra)
Responsibility, Love, Nurturing

The numerology number for Dev is 6 — the number of love and responsibility. Ruled by Venus, number 6 brings warmth, nurturing energy, and a strong sense of duty towards family and community.

Children named Dev with numerology 6 tend to embody the traits of Responsibility, Love, Nurturing in their daily life and relationships.

  • Planet: ♀ Venus (Shukra)
  • Traits: Responsibility, Love, Nurturing
  • Career inclination: Medicine, social work, design, education

🤔 Should You Choose Dev?

Best For
All Telugu families
Style
Short & Modern
Pronunciation
★★★★★ Easy
Popularity
Moderate
Verdict: Dev is a short & modern name with easy pronunciation and god meaning — a meaningful choice for Telugu families seeking a name with cultural depth.

🏛️ Cultural Story & Famous People

  • 🌱 Dev is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "God" — a name rooted in ancient Telugu naming tradition.
  • 📍 Dev is a meaningful Telugu baby boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "God".
  • 🌟 Notable personalities: 🙏 Surya Dev (Sun God in Hindu tradition)  •  🏏 Kapil Dev (1983 World Cup winning captain, greatest all-rounder)
  • ✨ In Telugu Hindu families across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, names carry deep cultural significance — they are not just identifiers but lifelong companions that shape personality and destiny.

🔤 Variants & Nicknames

💬 Nicknames
Devanna Devu
🌐 Variations
Deev
Extended English spelling
Deva
Sanskrit formal form
దేవ్
Telugu script
देव
Hindi (Devanagari)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Dev

What is the meaning of Dev in Telugu? +
Dev (దేవ్) means God in Telugu. It has Sanskrit origin.
What is the numerology number for Dev? +
The numerology number for Dev is 6 — ♀ Venus (Shukra). Traits: Responsibility, Love, Nurturing.
What Rashi is the name Dev? +
Dev belongs to ♋ Karka (Cancer). The Nakshatra is Punarvasu / Pushya and the ruling planet is Moon (Chandra).
Is Dev a boy or girl name? +
Dev is primarily a boy name.