What is the origin of the name Devany?

Devany is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Devany?

Devany is currently ranked #4789 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Devany?

Devany is pronounced DEV-uh-nee.

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GirlIrish

Devany

DEV-uh-nee

Popularity

#4789

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,067

Peak Year

#55 in 2009

First Recorded

1981

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Devany is an Irish name, a variant of Devaney, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Duibhne meaning 'descendant of Duibhne', a personal name meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.

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Dev Van

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Dev Van

Spelling Variations

Devaney Devon

Similar Names

Delaney Shannon Erin

Personality Traits

MysteriousStrongIndependent

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