Namdev
/N-AA-M-D-EH-V/
Lord of names — Namdev (nāma, 'name' + deva, 'lord') was a 13th-century Marathi sant-poet whose abhangs are the only Marathi compositions included in the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The name carries a rare bridging quality: a Marathi devotional voice that crossed into Punjabi Sikh tradition by the merit of pure feeling.
See Namdev scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Namdev is a boy's name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Lord of names — Namdev (nāma, 'name' + deva, 'lord') was a 13th-century Marathi sant-poet whose abhangs are the only Marathi compositions included in the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The name carries a rare bridging quality: a Marathi devotional voice that crossed into Punjabi Sikh tradition by the merit of pure feeling." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Namdev is also used in Sikh traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Marathi, American, British families, Namdev carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Namdev
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Namdev resonates in either tradition.
How Namdev sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Namdev breaks down into 6 phonemes: /N-AA-M-D-EH-V/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Namdev — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Namdev
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Names similar to Namdev
If Namdev resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Namdev
Common questions about Namdev
What does the name Namdev mean?
Namdev means "Lord of names — Namdev (nāma, 'name' + deva, 'lord') was a 13th-century Marathi sant-poet whose abhangs are the only Marathi compositions included in the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The name carries a rare bridging quality: a Marathi devotional voice that crossed into Punjabi Sikh tradition by the merit of pure feeling.." It is a boy name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Namdev a boy or girl name?
Namdev is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Namdev?
Namdev is of Marathi origin, used in Hindu, Sikh traditions, commonly among Indian, Marathi, American families.
What are common nicknames for Namdev?
Common short forms of Namdev include Nama.
What is the numerology of Namdev?
Namdev has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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