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Devery m & f EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Devery. A bearer of this name was Devery Freeman (1913-2005), an American screenwriter who also authored the novel "Father Sky: A Novel", upon which the 1981 film "Taps" was based.
Devesh m IndianA name used in Indian religious mythology for God Vishnu / Shiva / Indra .
Devi m Georgian, Georgian MythologyDerived from დევი
(devi), the name of a type of giant from Georgian mythology. It is ultimately of Iranian origin and therefore related to the Zoroastrian supernatural entity
daeva.
Devlet f & m Turkish (Rare)Means "government, state" in Turkish, ultimately of Arabic origin via Persian دولت
(dowlat).
Devli f SinhaleseThis name means Angel in Native Sinhalese. Commonly mispronounced as Devil, Devli is perfect for a quiet and Kind hearted person.
Devorgill f LiteratureAnglicized form of
Derbforgaill used by Lady Gregory in 'Cuchulain of Muirthemne' (1902), her translation of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology... [
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Devota f History (Ecclesiastical), LigurianSaint Devota (died ca. 303 AD) is the patron saint of Corsica and Monaco. She is sometimes identified with another Corsican saint named
Julia, who was described in Latin as
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Devoux m South AfricanName created in the 2000s. A son who aspires for greatness. The one who reaches and catches his goals.
Devsan m Nepali (?)''Unknown origin, however roots possibly in Nepal and surrounding areas''
Devvrat m Indianits the childhood name of bheesma the great warrior in the great indian epic "mahabharata".
Dewa m BalineseMeans "god, deity" in Balinese, ultimately from Sanskrit देव
(deva).
Dewang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtues" and
望 (wàng) meaning "look forward, hope for, expect".
Dewen f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Dewey m LiteratureDiminutive of
Deuteronomy, the title of a Bible book meaning "the second law". This is the name od one of
Donald Duck's nephews, who is always mentioned in the middle, between
Huey and
Louie.
Dewi Lanjar f Indonesian MythologyFrom Sanskrit देवी
(devī) meaning "goddess" and Javanese
lanjar referring to a childless divorcée or widow. In Javanese mythology this is the name of a goddess who rules over the sea to the north of the island of Java... [
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Dewo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
dewa meaning "god, deity", ultimately from Sanskrit देव
(deva).
Dexamene f Greek MythologyMeans "reservoir, tank, receptacle" or "one who receives, one who is receptive", derived from Greek δέχομαι
(dekhomai) meaning "to receive, accept". This is the name of one of the Nereids.
Dexandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexareta f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexia f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
Dexian f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined" or
宪 (xiàn) meaning "constitution, law".
Dexiang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".
Dexikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexileos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexing f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, virtue" and
幸 (xìng) meaning "luck, favour, fortunately".
Dexios m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexiphanes m Ancient GreekMeans "a welcome appearance" or "to appear welcoming", derived from Greek δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", itself from δέχομαι
(dekhomai) meaning "to accept, receive", and φάνης
(phanes) meaning "appearing".
Dexippos m Ancient GreekMeans "receiving horses" or "accepted by horses", derived from Greek δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", itself from δέχομαι
(dekhomai) meaning "to accept, receive", and ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Dexippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Dexippos. Bearers of this name include the Greek historian and statesman Publius Herennius Dexippus (3rd century AD) and a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher (4th century AD).
Dexitheos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexuan m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtues" and
煊 (xuān) meaning "warm".
Dey f English (Rare)Dey Young is an American actress and sculptor. She is the sister of Leigh Taylor-Young.
Deyan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Deyani f CherokeeDeyani means "successful" and "determined" in Cherokee.
Deyao f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
窈 (yǎo) meaning "obscure, secluded, refined".
Deyi f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtues" and
宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, right, proper" or
怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy".
Deying f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous".
Deyuan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman".
Dezhang m ChineseFrom Chinese 德 (
dé) meaning "ethics, morality, virtue" combined with 章 (
zhāng) meaning "chapter" or 樟 (
zhāng) meaning "camphor tree" or 彰 (
zhāng) meaning "clear, obvious"... [
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Dezhao m ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtues" and
兆 (zhào) meaning "omen, million".
Dezhen f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
珍 (zhēn) meaning "precious, valuable, rare".
Dezik f ArmenianDerived from
դեզ (dez) meaning "haystack, stack, pile".
Dezy m Edo (Modern)''You cant block God's path or you can not block ones destiny; diminutive of Aigbodezzy''
Dhabihullah m ArabicThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic ذبيحة
(dhabiha) meaning "slaughtered animal, sacrificial victim" as well as "sacrifice, offering". The same word is also the name for the prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals... [
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Dhalsim m Popular CultureThe name of a character from the
Street Fighter series of video games. According to
Street Fighter II game director Akira Nishitani in a 1991 interview, it is derived from
Dhalisma, the name of a martial artist from the 'India-Pakistan area'.
Dhammika m SinhaleseDerived from Sanskrit धार्मिक
(dhārmika) meaning "righteous, pious, just, virtuous".
Dhana f ObscurePossibly a variant of
Dana 1. This name was brought to limited public attention in 1964, when a character in the film 'The 7th Dawn' was named Dhana.
Dhanalakshmi f IndianFrom
Dhana Lakshmi, one of the Ashta Lakshmi, a group of eight Hindu goddesses preside over wealth. Dhana Lakshmi presides over gold and financial wealth.
Dhani m IndianNamed after two notes of the Indian music scale, 'dha' and 'ni'.
Dhanraj m Indiandhan means wealth & raj means to rule....hence name means one who rules over money
Dhanushka m SinhalesePossibly derived from Sanskrit धन
(dhana) meaning "wealth, riches, prize" and inspired by the Russian name
Annushka.
Dhara f IndianIn Sanskrit it means Earth and is pronounced as Dh.ra
Dharmawangsa m HistoryFrom Sanskrit धर्म
(dharma) meaning "that which is established, law, duty, virtue" and वंश
(vansa) meaning "lineage, family, race"... [
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Dharun m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Marathi, Indian, Nepali, Kannada, Tamil, TeluguMEANING -bearing, holding, supporter, Name of lord Brahma ( ब्रह्मा ),heaven, water, opinion, basis, foundation, firm ground, the firm soil of the earth, prop, stay, receptacle... [
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Dhat-badan f Semitic MythologyThe name of an Himyarite nature goddess worshipped in Yemen, Somalia and Ethiopia, associated with the oasis, nature and the wet season. Etymology uncertain, it may mean "she of the wild goats".
Dheemantha m IndianDhee means 'intellect'. Dheemantha means 'the one with intellect'.
Dhiën f & m Indonesian, AcehneseDerived from Acehnese
diën meaning "lamp, candle" (see
Dian). A notable bearer was Cut Nyak Dhien (1848-1908), an Acehnese revolutionary who fought against the Dutch.
Dhikrullah m ArabicMeans "reminder of Allah" from ذكر (
zikr) meaning "rememberance, reminder" combined with الله (
Allah)
Dhimitraq m AlbanianAlbanian form of
Dimitrakis. Unlike the original Greek name, the Albanian form is used as an official name on birth certificates.
Dhiran m Armenianis derived from "Der" or "Dir," which means "God," essentially translating to "belonging to God" or "gift from God." Tiran (c. 300/305 – 358 AD) known also as Tigranes VII, Tigranes or Diran was an Armenian prince who served as a Roman client king of Arsacid Armenia from 339 until 350... [
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Dhisana f HinduismEtymology unknown. This is the name of a Hindu goddess of prosperity associated with the soma vessel, knowledge, intelligence and speech as well as celestial bodies.
Dhisko m AlbanianAlbanian diminutive of given name Dionisis (Διονύσης in Greek). Mostly given to Albanians born in Greece
Dhondup m & f TibetanFrom Tibetan དོན་གྲུབ
(don 'grub) meaning "one who has accomplished a goal", derived from དོན
(don) meaning "object, purpose, goal" and གྲུབ
('grub) meaning "accomplish, achieve, fufill"... [
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