Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Hindi.
Dev is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'divine' or 'god,' from the Sanskrit deva, the word for divine beings in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. It works as a standalone name and as a short form of Devan, Devraj, or Devesh.
Dev carries the weight of the divine in just three letters — compact, strong, and clear. It's popular in Hindu families across India and the Indian diaspora, and increasingly appealing to Western parents drawn to short, powerful names with ancient spiritual roots.