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?"