Gyandev
/G-Y-AA-N-D-EH-V/
God of knowledge — Gyandev (Marathi ज्ञानदेव, alternate name of Sant Dnyaneshwar) is the affectionate Marathi-Bhakti name for the great 13th-century saint, used in the Varkari tradition's bhajans and abhangas. The compound names 'the deva (god) of knowledge.'
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Yes — Gyandev is a Hindu boy name of Marathi origin, meaning “God of knowledge — Gyandev (Marathi ज्ञानदेव, alternate name of Sant Dnyaneshwar) is the affectionate Marathi-Bhakti name for the great 13th-century saint, used in the Varkari tradition's bhajans and abhangas. The compound names 'the deva (god) of knowledge.'”.
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Meaning & origin
Gyandev is a boy's name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "God of knowledge — Gyandev (Marathi ज्ञानदेव, alternate name of Sant Dnyaneshwar) is the affectionate Marathi-Bhakti name for the great 13th-century saint, used in the Varkari tradition's bhajans and abhangas. The compound names 'the deva (god) of knowledge.'" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Gujarati, American, British families, Gyandev carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Gyandev'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. Gyandev opens with “Gy.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Gyandev's birth-star reading →What does Gyandev'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 Gyandev resonates in either tradition.
Gyandev's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gyandev's full reading →
Does Gyandev go with your family's names?
Gyandev breaks into 7 sounds: /G-Y-AA-N-D-EH-V/. 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 Gyandev 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 Gyandev beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Gyandev — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Gyandev
If Gyandev 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
Other Hindu boy names from the Wisdom cluster
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Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Gyandev
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Common questions about Gyandev
What does the name Gyandev mean?
Gyandev means "God of knowledge — Gyandev (Marathi ज्ञानदेव, alternate name of Sant Dnyaneshwar) is the affectionate Marathi-Bhakti name for the great 13th-century saint, used in the Varkari tradition's bhajans and abhangas. The compound names 'the deva (god) of knowledge.'." It is a boy name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Gyandev a boy or girl name?
Gyandev is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Gyandev?
Gyandev is of Marathi origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Gujarati families.
Is Gyandev a Hindu name?
Yes. Gyandev is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Marathi origin.
What does Gyandev mean in Marathi?
Gyandev originates from Marathi, where it means "God of knowledge — Gyandev (Marathi ज्ञानदेव, alternate name of Sant Dnyaneshwar) is the affectionate Marathi-Bhakti name for the great 13th-century saint, used in the Varkari tradition's bhajans and abhangas. The compound names 'the deva (god) of knowledge.'."
What are common nicknames for Gyandev?
Common short forms of Gyandev include Gyan.
What is the numerology of Gyandev?
Gyandev has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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