Devi

American

[dey-vee] / ˈdeɪ vi /

noun

Hinduism.

a mother goddess of which Durga, Kali, etc., are particular forms.
Also called Annapurna. Also called Pārvatī. the consort of Shiva, identified with Shakti and Kali as a goddess of love, maternity, and death.

Devi British

/ ˈdeɪviː /

noun

a Hindu goddess and embodiment of the female energy of Siva

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Etymology

Origin of Devi

From Sanskrit, feminine of deva deva

Example Sentences

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Prasad bundled his 23-year-old wife, Priyanka Devi, who was due to deliver their second child, and his 5-year-old son, into his SUV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Devi says the psychological impact of being told you have Alzheimer’s when you don’t is profound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Another on the team, top-order batter Anekha Devi, 20, from Jammu and Kashmir, was born partially blind.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Earlier this week, the BBC met Kushboo Devi, 40, who's been campaigning for her local candidate in Masaurhi village.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

I stared at Mrs. Devi, amazed at the telling of this story, which was so much like my story.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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