Devavratदेवव्रत
Devavrata · traditionally used for boys
“Bhīṣma's birth name; divine vow”
Devavrata — 'one whose vow is divine'. Birth-name of Bhīṣma, son of Śāntanu and Gaṅgā; named Bhīṣma only after his terrible vow.
Starting sound and where it falls
Devavrat begins with De — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with De open Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Bhīṣma (= Devavrata).
Cultural context
Evokes sacred vow-keeping, the original name of the steadfast Bhīṣma.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Devavrat mean?
Devavrat (Devavrata) is attested as “Bhīṣma's birth name; divine vow.” Devavrata — 'one whose vow is divine'. Birth-name of Bhīṣma, son of Śāntanu and Gaṅgā; named Bhīṣma only after his terrible vow.
Which nakshatra sound does Devavrat fit?
Devavrat begins with the sound De, which opens Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Devavrat a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Devavrat is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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