Veda
Telugu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Veda
The name Veda derives from Sanskrit वेद (veda), meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom," with roots in the Proto-Indo-European word for "to see" or "to know." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Indian cultures, referencing the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism composed between 1500–500 BCE.
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Etymology
The name Veda derives from Sanskrit वेद (veda), meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom," with roots in the Proto-Indo-European word for "to see" or "to know." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Indian cultures, referencing the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism composed between 1500–500 BCE.
Veda currently ranks #739 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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