noun
devi
DAY-vee
noun
1
A goddess in Hindu and Vedic mythology, or the general Sanskrit-derived title used for a female deity.
"The temple is dedicated to the local devi believed to protect the village."
"Many Hindu goddesses carry "Devi" as part of their name, such as Lakshmi Devi."
name
1
A female given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India and among Hindu communities worldwide.
How to Use Devi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for a Hindu goddess, also used as a title attached to a goddess's name or as a woman's first name.
Common pairings
Devi Lakshmi
the great Devi
worship of the Devi
Word Forms
devis plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit देवी (devī), meaning "goddess" — the feminine form of deva, "god" or "shining one."