The baby name Devonah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VOH-nah (IPA: /dɛˈvoʊnə/).
Devonah is English in Origin.
The baby name Devonah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VOH-nah (IPA: /dɛˈvoʊnə/).
Devonah is English in Origin.
Devonah is a modern feminine elaboration of Devon, the English unisex given name taken from the southwestern county of Devon and earlier a surname. The toponym traces back to the ancient Brittonic Dumnonii, likely from Proto-Celtic *dumno- “deep, world” + a collective suffix, yielding senses like “of the deep valleys/land.” As a given name, Devon gained currency in the late 20th century; Devonah follows as a stylistic -ah feminization, remaining rare and contemporary.
The form also echoes Devona, a Latinized Gaulish theonym for a river or spring goddess (from Proto-Celtic *dewo- “divine”), adding a possible “divine” or “sacred spring” association for those seeking a mythic layer. Variants include Devona, Devonna, Devonna, and Devynah; related forms are Devon, Devin, and Devyn. Nicknames Vona, Vonnie, or Dev fit easily. Usage is chiefly in North America and the UK, with no fixed saint’s day or traditional patron.
Devonah is vanishingly rare. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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