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Vandana

Quick answerVandana is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vand," meaning "to bow" or "to praise," and literally translates to "salutation," "worship," or "prayer." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and religious texts where it denotes the act of…

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,932
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2000
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#90

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vandana

Vandana is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vand," meaning "to bow" or "to praise," and literally translates to "salutation," "worship," or "prayer." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and religious texts where it denotes the act of reverential greeting or devotion.

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Etymology

Vandana is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vand," meaning "to bow" or "to praise," and literally translates to "salutation," "worship," or "prayer." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and religious texts where it denotes the act of reverential greeting or devotion.

Vandana currently ranks #18,932 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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