The baby name Devashis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VAH-shees (approx. IPA: /deˈvɑːʃiːs/).
The baby name Devashis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VAH-shees (approx. IPA: /deˈvɑːʃiːs/).
Devashis is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Devashis is a masculine name from the Indian subcontinent, formed from Sanskrit deva “god; deity” and āśīṣ “blessing, benediction,” giving the sense “blessing of the gods” or “divine benediction.” It appears across Indo-Aryan languages; IAST form Devāśīṣ, Devanagari देवाशीष, and Bengali দেবাশীষ. The name carries an auspicious tone and is chosen to invoke grace, gratitude, or protection from the divine.
Usage is widespread in eastern and northeastern India and among diaspora communities, with steady 20th-century adoption in Bengali-, Odia-, and Assamese-speaking families and some presence in Hindi-speaking regions. Spelling variants reflect regional phonology and transliteration: Debashis, Debasish, Debasis, Devasish, and Devashish. Diminutives such as Debu and Deba occur informally. The name is typically masculine. While not tied to a single historical figure, it is well represented among modern scholars, artists, and professionals, reinforcing its cultured yet devotional character.
Devashis is an uncommon pick. There are only 21 recorded uses of it in our data, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #599 | 7 | 10,045 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Devashis is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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