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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Economist Tanaya Devi and I found in a 2020 study that federal investigations caused police effort to collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Devi Singh Patel, of Healthy Living, said the sessions were having a positive effect.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Despite decades of unrest, Manipur has built a reputation as one of India's most consistent producers of elite athletes - such as Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, boxer Mary Kom and judo champion Sushila Devi Likmabam.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

In a 2021 working paper, I researched the same topic with two graduate students, Tanaya Devi and Oren Danieli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Mr. Das must have told Mrs. Devi that I was to be married.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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