Devahuti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Devahuti

What is the meaning of the name Devahuti ?

The baby name Devahuti is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VAH-hoo-tee (IAST: Devahūti; approx. IPA: /deːʋəˈɦuːt̪i/).

Devahuti is Hindu, Sanskrit in Origin.

Devahuti is a feminine Sanskrit name (IAST: Devahūti) composed of deva “god, divine” and hūti “offering, invocation,” yielding meanings such as “divine invocation,” “offering to the gods,” or “one who invokes the gods.” The name appears across Indian languages with spelling variants including Devahooti, Debahuti (Bengali-influenced), and Devhuti; informal diminutives might be Deva or Huti.

In the Bhagavata Purana, Devahuti is the daughter of Svayambhuva Manu, wife of the sage Kardama, and mother of Kapila, teacher of Sāṃkhya. Her dialogues with Kapila on discernment, devotion, and liberation keep the name in cultural memory. Modern use is uncommon yet respected among Hindu families seeking scriptural, philosophically resonant names, especially in North and East India. With its sacred etymology and contemplative associations, Devahuti offers a distinctive choice grounded in spiritual heritage.