Devi
(देवी)Literal Meaning
Goddess
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Feminine form of 'deva' (shining one, god) — the general term for a goddess, and the honorific for the Divine Mother in all her forms.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Devi appears in forms ranging from the gentle (Lakshmi, Saraswati) to the fierce (Durga, Kali), reflecting the belief that the feminine divine encompasses nurture, wisdom, and righteous fury alike.