Deva Meaning in English

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Definition

A deva is a divine being or god in Hinduism and Buddhism, often associated with supernatural powers or heavenly realms.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in religious, mythological, or academic contexts relating to South Asian religions. Not commonly used outside these references in English.

• Spanish: deva - deidad (hindú/budista)
• Portuguese (BR): deva - divindade (hinduísmo/budismo)
• Portuguese (PT): deva - divindade (hinduísmo/budismo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 天神 (佛教/印度教)
• Chinese (Traditional): 天神 (佛教/印度教)
• Hindi: देव (हिंदू/बौद्ध धर्म का देवता)
• Arabic: ديفا (إله في الهندوسية أو البوذية)
• Bengali: দেবতা
• Russian: дэв - бог (индуизм, буддизм)
• Japanese: デーヴァ - 神（ヒンドゥー教・仏教）
• Vietnamese: thần (Deva) - vị thần (tôn giáo Ấn Độ, Phật giáo)
• Korean: 데바 - 신(힌두교, 불교)
• Turkish: deva - tanrı (Hinduizm veya Budizm)
• Urdu: دیوا (ہندو مت یا بدھ مت کا الہی وجود)
• Indonesian: deva - dewa (makhluk ilahi Hindu/Buddha)

Example Sentences

Some people see a deva as a symbol of spiritual energy rather than a literal god.

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A deva is often worshipped in Hindu temples.

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Each deva has different powers and stories.

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Many people pray to a deva for protection.

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He's fascinated by stories about the Hindu devas and their battles.

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In Buddhist texts, a deva can live for thousands of years in the heavens.

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