Devanshu
Devanshu is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Part of God”.
| Meaning | Part of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | देवांशु |
| Pronunciation | day-VAHN-shoo |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Devanshu
Devanshu is a variant of Devansh, formed from deva, 'god', and ansha, 'part', with the -u ending found in names like Himanshu and Sudhanshu. Some families instead read it as deva plus anshu, 'divine ray of light', and both explanations are common. It is used mainly in northern India and is a little less common than Devansh, which became one of the fashionable modern names of the 2000s.
Is Devanshu a Hindu name?
Devanshu is a Hindu name expressing a child's share in the divine.
How popular is Devanshu?
Moderately used in northern India.
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Spellings and variants of Devanshu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devanshu mean?
Devanshu means 'Part of God'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Devanshu a Hindu name?
Devanshu is a Hindu name expressing a child's share in the divine.
How do you pronounce Devanshu?
Devanshu is pronounced day-VAHN-shoo.
Is Devanshu a boy or girl name?
Devanshu is usually a boy name.