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Devin
DEH-vihn
Devin (name) means a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from Damhán, meaning "little deer" or "poet.". Example: “Devin plays guitar in a local band.”
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A masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from Damhán, meaning "little deer" or "poet."
"Devin plays guitar in a local band."
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Etymology
As an Irish, English and French surname, it is a spelling variant of Devine (compare also Devon). As a French surname, it can also come from devin ("fortuneteller"). As a Russian surname, it comes from дева (deva, "maiden").
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What does “Devin” mean?
The word “Devin” means a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from Damhán, meaning "little deer" or "poet.".
How do you pronounce “Devin”?
“Devin” is pronounced DEH-vihn (/ˈdɛvɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Devin” in a sentence?
Here is “Devin” used in a sentence: “Devin plays guitar in a local band.”
What part of speech is “Devin”?
“Devin” is a name.
Is “Devin” a common word?
“Devin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
