Given name

Devakanya

“apsara”

Devakanya is a feminine given name from Sanskrit, meaning “apsara.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Devakanya means “apsara.”

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Where it comes from

Devakanya comes from Sanskrit.

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How it developed

From Sanskrit देवकन्या (“apsara”).

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Devakanya’s family of names

In English usage, Devakanya has a related form in Devkanya. In English usage, Devakanya has a related form in Devkanya.

Walk Devakanya’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

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“given, granted”

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Saumyā

“gentle, calm”

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