Dev
A male given name from Hindi.
Proper noun
- A male given name from Hindi.
- A patronymic surname from Hindi.
- A diminutive of the male given name Devdas.
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dyew- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *deywós Proto-Indo-Iranian *daywás Sanskrit देव (deva)lbor. Hindi देव (dev)bor. English Dev Borrowed from Hindi देव (dev).
Forms
Proper noun history, human sciences
- Abbreviation of Éamon de Valera, former president of Ireland.
Proper noun UK, slang
- The Devonshire Arms, an alternative pub in Camden, London.
- The Dev was a long-standing favourite, as was Hawley Arms and The World's End, but he found greater pleasure in seeking out the smaller, lesser known bars and pubs. - 2013, Jon Wilmot, The Reunion, page 135:
- The vampire community offers a variety of activities, ranging from obscure events, such as carve your own tombstone, gothic belly dancing, and Kensal Green Cemetery walks to more regular pub and club nights at...
Origin
Clipping of Devonshire.