Devikaदेविका
Devika · traditionally used for girls
“little goddess; minor deity”
Monier-Williams s.v. devikā: 'a minor goddess'; also name of a river
Starting sound and where it falls
Devika 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: —.
Cultural context
Evokes a small, cherished goddess, a tender divine association.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Devika mean?
Devika (Devika) is attested as “little goddess; minor deity.” Monier-Williams s.v. devikā: 'a minor goddess'; also name of a river
Which nakshatra sound does Devika fit?
Devika 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 Devika a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Devika is traditionally used for girls.
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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