# daeva

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdiːvə/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/daeva