Devi
/ˈdeɪ.viː/noun
A Sanskrit word meaning a goddess or female deity, especially in Hindu traditions.
Did you know?In Sanskrit, Devi is not just a title but a living force: the feminine divine principle celebrated in texts and worship as the source of cosmic power (Shakti).
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
देवी (devī)
“goddess; female deity”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deiwós
“god; shining one”
Old Indo-Aryan
Sanskrit
deva
“god; divine being”
Modern English
English
Devi
“a goddess, especially in Hindu contexts”
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