DeVilliers is an Afrikaans boys name that is commonly known to be a surname, however in South African culture this name is also quite common as a first name. It is derived from Huguenot French who settled in the cape of South
Africa and historically it is associated with
people who display qualities such as stamina, artistic ability, individualism, a sense of independence, a
high regard for personal and political freedom, humour, joyfulness and ingenuity. DeVilliers is abbreviated to
DV in a less formal use of this name.
"No, DeVilliers is not his surname, its his first name!"
"Thats
weird, I didn't know that DeVilliers could be a first name"
"Yup, well know
you know"
Also in
common vernacular
"Hey DV, lets go for a drink?"