Devaraya
Devaraya (देवराय) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”.
Devaraya (देवराय) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”.
Devaraya means “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”. Devaraya (देवराय · దేవరాయ) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”. It is formed from deva (god), rāya (king). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 1, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Devaraya name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Devaraya |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | deva (god) + rāya (king) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | देवराय |
| Telugu | దేవరాయ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | devarāya |
| Pronunciation | Day-va-raa-ya |
| First syllable | दे |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Devaraya
Devaraya is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- deva — god
- rāya — king
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Devaraya
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “दे” of Devaraya falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Devaraya
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): देवराय
- Telugu: దేవరాయ
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): devarāya
How to pronounce Devaraya
Say it as “Day-va-raa-ya” — 4 spoken syllables.
Kannada/Telugu royal name
Names similar to Devaraya
Devashrava, Dhurandhar, Dhwaj, Divodas, Dravin, Dadhich
Devaraya: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Devaraya?
Devaraya means “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”. It is formed from deva (god), rāya (king).
Is Devaraya a traditional or a modern name?
Devaraya is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Devaraya written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): देवराय. In Telugu: దేవరాయ. Sanskrit transliteration: devarāya.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devaraya?
Its first syllable “दे” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 1) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Devaraya?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Devaraya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devaraya mean?
Devaraya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Divine king; Vijayanagara emperors”.
Is Devaraya a boy or girl name?
Devaraya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devaraya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Devaraya aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Devaraya?
The Chaldean name number of Devaraya is 3.
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