Vasisht
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vasisht
Vasisht (also spelled Vasishta) derives from Sanskrit and means "most excellent" or "best," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vasistha," the superlative form of "vasu" (good/excellent).
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Etymology
Vasisht (also spelled Vasishta) derives from Sanskrit and means "most excellent" or "best," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vasistha," the superlative form of "vasu" (good/excellent). The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and appears prominently in ancient Hindu texts, most notably referring to Vasishtha, one of the seven great sages (Saptarishis) in Hindu mythology and Vedic literature.
Vasisht currently ranks #11,998 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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