Devi

[ dey-vee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. a mother goddess of which Durga, Kali, etc., are particular forms.
2. Also called An·na·pur·na [an-, uh, -, poor, -n, uh, -, pur, -],. the consort of Shiva, identified with Shakti and Kali as a goddess of love, maternity, and death.

Devi

/ ˈdeɪviː /

noun

1. a Hindu goddess and embodiment of the female energy of Siva

Word History and Origins

Origin of Devi¹

From Sanskrit, feminine of deva deva

Word History and Origins

Origin of Devi¹

Sanskrit: goddess; see deva

Example Sentences

“The family would lock the room and stand behind us with sticks,” says Hakiya Devi.

From BBC

Brands are already lining up to sign Devi, and a jewellery advert featuring her has gone viral.

From BBC

The difference is that Devi is seated on a chair.

From BBC

Aged only 17, Devi will be one of the youngest competitors both in archery and at the Games as a whole.

From BBC

“She’s both Black and Indian American,” said Shah, a healthcare consultant, pointing to multiple markers of Harris’ Indian heritage, starting with her middle name, Devi — Sanskrit for goddess.

From Los Angeles Times