Devaki
divine, mother of Krishna
GenderGirlOriginTelugu/SanskritSay itDAY-vah-keePopularityTraditional, devotional
Pronounced DAY-vah-kee
About the name Devaki
Devaki was Krishna's birth mother, whose story of sacrifice and reunion is central to Hindu legend. The name carries deep maternal and devotional resonance.
Resilient, devoted, and quietly heroic.
Fun fact
Devaki's imprisonment and eventual reunion with her son Krishna is one of the most emotional arcs in the Bhagavata Purana.
Nicknames for Devaki
Devi
Variations
DevikaDevakamma