Davinder
Davinder is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the gods”.
| Meaning | Lord of the gods |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਦਵਿੰਦਰ |
| Pronunciation | duh-VIN-dur |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Davinder
Davinder is a Punjabi spelling of Devinder, from Sanskrit deva, 'god', and Indra, the king of the gods, giving 'lord of the gods'. The same name is written Devinder, Davinder or Devender depending on family preference, and the Davinder spelling is especially common in Britain. It was widely given in the mid-twentieth century in Punjab and the diaspora. It is usually given to boys, though girls also bear it.
Is Davinder a Sikh name?
Davinder is common among Sikhs, used with Singh for boys and Kaur for girls; like most Sikh names it is not limited to one gender. Hindu Punjabi families use it too.
How popular is Davinder?
Very familiar in Punjabi communities, particularly in older generations in the UK.
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Spellings and variants of Davinder
Names similar to Davinder
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davinder mean?
Davinder means 'Lord of the gods'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Davinder a Sikh name?
Davinder is common among Sikhs, used with Singh for boys and Kaur for girls; like most Sikh names it is not limited to one gender. Hindu Punjabi families use it too.
How do you pronounce Davinder?
Davinder is pronounced duh-VIN-dur.
Is Davinder a boy or girl name?
Davinder is used for both boys and girls.