Find out how popular the first name Devesh has been for the last 43 years (from 1979 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Devesh by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Devesh is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Devesh.

The history of the first name Devesh

The name Devesh is a Sanskrit name of Indian origin, derived from the words "deva" meaning God or divine, and "isha" meaning lord or master. It can be roughly translated to mean "Lord of the Gods" or "Divine Master".

The name has its roots in Hindu mythology and is believed to have been used as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period of ancient India. It is found in several ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas and Puranas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, a famous Indian epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the epic, Devesh is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes.

Over the centuries, the name has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One of the most famous was Devesh Thakur, a 16th-century poet and saint from the Bhakti movement, who composed several devotional works in praise of Lord Krishna.

Another significant figure was Devesh Chandra Sinha, a 19th-century Bengali writer and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance and advocated for women's education and the abolition of the dowry system.

In more recent times, the name has been carried by individuals such as Devesh Kapur, an economist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Devesh Pathak, an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the late 1990s.

Other notable individuals with the name Devesh include Devesh Ranjan, an Indian film director and screenwriter, and Devesh Dixit, an Indian classical singer and composer.

While the name Devesh has its roots in Hindu tradition, it has gained popularity across various communities and regions in India, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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