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Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Divine; Slavic goddess of the hunt; Little black one; Little poet

Encourage baby’s mystical side with the name Devana. This feminine name has Slavic roots, connecting your little one to the Slavic goddess of the hunt. Since this mythological figure is associated with the forests and their flora and fauna, Devana has got a lush tone to help baby’s earthy roots flourish. Devana can also have links to the Latin word devināre, meaning “divine” and celebrating baby’s heavenly soul. Devana may also come from the Irish names Duibhín, meaning “little black one” and Daimhín, meaning “little poet.” Whether you want to celebrate baby’s inherited dark features or encourage their love for literature, Devana can make for a divine name choice.