Devdan
d(e)-vdan,
dev-dan
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:God of giving; Godlike generosity
Devdan is a gender-neutral name whose origins are steeped in a bit of mystery. It may have Sanskrit roots, coming from a blend of the words devá, meaning “god” or “deity,” and dāna, which refers to the virtue of giving. When blended together, the moniker Devdan can be interpreted to mean “god of giving” or “godlike generosity.” Now, we know baby will deserve the world once they arrive. A name like this can inspire them to show the same generosity in the future that you and your family will show them soon.
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