Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

daeva

/ˈdiːvə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English

Syllables: dae-va
IPA: /ˈdiːvə/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature, usually considered as a demon.

Etymology

Transliteration of Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 (daēuua). Doublet of deva.

Word Breakdown

Root: *dyew-

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈdiːvə/

Inflected Forms

daevas (plural) daiva (alternative) dev (alternative) deev (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

jinn ghoul satan angel

Homonyms

diva

Rhymes With

geneva eva diva viva shiva kiva

Questions

How do you pronounce daeva?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdiːvə/.
What does daeva mean?: A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature, usually considered as a demon.
Where does daeva come from?: Transliteration of Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 (daēuua). Doublet of deva.

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