Meaning: Possibly a form of David; Indonesian Dewi is separate
The story
Welsh Dewi is associated with Saint David and may descend from an old Welsh David form. Indonesian Dewi is a separate feminine name related to Sanskrit Devī, goddess.
Also means
What Dewi means in its other languages.
- Indonesiangoddess, through Sanskrit Devī
Nicknames
- Dee
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Dewi comes from Welsh, Indonesian, and Javanese. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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