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As a personal name in Slovakia, the origin is from the Slavic for 'maiden', also used for the Virgin Mary.

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In Sanskrit Deva means 'god', Devi being the feminine form 'goddess'. It is used in personal names as an element, such as Devdan or Devdas, but not as a name in and of itself traditionally or in modern times by Hindus.

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There are other possible origins, the Dacian 'citadel', the Latin 'holy place', etc. but none would apply to its use as a female given name in Slavic languages.

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Devon