The baby name Devvrat is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdev.vrət/ (DEV-vrut).
The baby name Devvrat is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdev.vrət/ (DEV-vrut).
Devvrat is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sanskrit Devavrata (देवव्रत) yields the modern Hindi form Devvrat, a compound of deva “god, divine” and vrata “vow, sacred discipline.” The sense is “one dedicated to a divine vow” or “he of godly resolve,” evoking piety, self-control, and duty. In epic tradition, Devavrata is the birth name of Bhishma in the Mahabharata, renowned for his austere vow, which cemented the name’s association with steadfastness and honor.
Usage spans North and East India and the Nepali sphere, with regional variants: Devavrata/Devvrata (Sanskritized), Devrat/Devbrat (Hindi/Nepali), Debabrata (Bengali, Odia, Assamese). Related spellings include Devvrath/Devrath, though these sometimes reflect a different stem (ratha “chariot”). Short forms: Dev. The name enjoys periodic revivals in modern Hindu families seeking a traditional yet strong choice linked to epic virtue and disciplined living.
Devvrat is a rare find. Our records hold just 26 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #986 | 16 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Devvrat is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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