Devesh
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Devesh is a rare Hindu name.
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[edit] Etymology
According to Hindi grammar , the name "Devesh" is composed(sandhi) of two words "Dev" and "Esh".
Dev + Esh = Devesh[1] Dev (देव in Devanagari script, pronounced [ˈd̪eʋə]) ) is theSanskrit word for "God, deity". Esh (ईश in Devanagari script)is also a Sanskrit word for king,Head, Leader who worshiped as Eshwar(God).
[edit] Meaning
The popularly ascribed, but actually inaccurate meaning of the name Devesh is "God's god" means Shiva[2].[3]
This is contrary to the popular belief that Devesh means Indra
[edit] "Devesh" in different Scripts
| How to write | Language | Writing System (Script) |
|---|---|---|
| देवेश | Hindi | Devanagari |
| தேவேஷ் | Tamil | Vatteluttu |
| దేవేష్ | Telgu | Telugu script |
| ದೆವೆಶ್ | Kannada | Kannada script |
| Devesh | English | Latin |
[edit] Naming Culture
As Esh's meaning in sanskrit is king,Head, Leader who worshiped as Eshwar(God). Probably this belief arises from the fact that many Hindu names that end with "Esh or Ish" actually refer to God.
[edit] Notable people
Hindu male children are given this (Devesh) name. It is a popular name in central and northern parts of India.
Some Notable people with this name includes:
- Devesh Chauhan (born November 12, 1980 in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh) is a field hockey goalkeeper from India[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Devesh - Origin and Meaning of the name Devesh at BabyNames.com
- ^ Meaning of Devesh Origin of Devesh
- ^ Origin and Meaning of Devesh - Baby Boy Name Devesh
- ^ Indian Player Profiles
Devesh Mistry: http://www.devesh.net
