Dewa
/D-EH-W-AA/
God, deity (Sanskrit-Indonesian) — Dewa (Indonesian, from Sanskrit deva 'shining one, god') is the Indonesian masculine for divine being. Used widely in Hindu-Bali naming and as a virtue-name in modern Indonesian families. Dewa 19 is one of Indonesia's most successful rock bands of the 1990s-2000s. The compound Dewa Brahma, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa are Hindu-Indonesian.
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Yes — Dewa is a Hindu boy name of Indonesian origin, meaning “God, deity (Sanskrit-Indonesian) — Dewa (Indonesian, from Sanskrit deva 'shining one, god') is the Indonesian masculine for divine being. Used widely in Hindu-Bali naming and as a virtue-name in modern Indonesian families. Dewa 19 is one of Indonesia's most successful rock bands of the 1990s-2000s. The compound Dewa Brahma, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa are Hindu-Indonesian.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
How well does Dewa fit your family?
This page tells you what Dewa means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Dewa is a boy's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "God, deity (Sanskrit-Indonesian) — Dewa (Indonesian, from Sanskrit deva 'shining one, god') is the Indonesian masculine for divine being. Used widely in Hindu-Bali naming and as a virtue-name in modern Indonesian families. Dewa 19 is one of Indonesia's most successful rock bands of the 1990s-2000s. The compound Dewa Brahma, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa are Hindu-Indonesian." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Dewa is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indonesian, Javanese, Balinese, Singaporean families, Dewa carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Dewa's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Dewa opens with “De.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Dewa aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Dewa's birth-star reading →What does Dewa's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Dewa resonates in either tradition.
Dewa's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Dewa's full reading →
Does Dewa go with your family's names?
Dewa breaks into 4 sounds: /D-EH-W-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Dewa sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Dewa beside your family's names →
Names similar to Dewa
If Dewa resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Dewa
What does the name Dewa mean?
Dewa means "God, deity (Sanskrit-Indonesian) — Dewa (Indonesian, from Sanskrit deva 'shining one, god') is the Indonesian masculine for divine being. Used widely in Hindu-Bali naming and as a virtue-name in modern Indonesian families. Dewa 19 is one of Indonesia's most successful rock bands of the 1990s-2000s. The compound Dewa Brahma, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa are Hindu-Indonesian.." It is a boy name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Dewa a boy or girl name?
Dewa is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Dewa?
Dewa is of Indonesian origin, used in Hindu, Muslim traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Javanese, Balinese families.
Is Dewa a Hindu name?
Yes. Dewa is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Indonesian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Dewa mean in Indonesian?
Dewa originates from Indonesian, where it means "God, deity (Sanskrit-Indonesian) — Dewa (Indonesian, from Sanskrit deva 'shining one, god') is the Indonesian masculine for divine being. Used widely in Hindu-Bali naming and as a virtue-name in modern Indonesian families. Dewa 19 is one of Indonesia's most successful rock bands of the 1990s-2000s. The compound Dewa Brahma, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa are Hindu-Indonesian.."
What is the numerology of Dewa?
Dewa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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