deewani

Deewani is a feminine given name of Hindustani origin. It derives from the adjective deewana, meaning madly in love or passionately fond, with the feminine suffix -i to form Deewani. The name conveys traits of ardor, devotion, and romance and is commonly used among Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities in India, Pakistan, and beyond. In usage beyond naming, the term deewani appears in poetry, songs, and film where it characterizes a woman driven by intense affection or devotion. It is frequently encountered in popular culture as a character name or as a descriptive epithet in lyrics, and may be transliterated as Deevani or Dewaani in English formats, with variations depending on transliteration standards.