Devi

noun

De·vi ˈdā-(ˌ)vē

: Hindu goddess created by Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu and often depicted as having eight or ten arms

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit devī "goddess"

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Devi was in 1800

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“Devi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Devi. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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