Vidur
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vidur
Vidur is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vid" meaning "to know" or "wisdom," making it literally translate to "the wise one" or "learned." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and has significant historical prominence as the name of a wise counselor and strategist in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.
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Etymology
Vidur is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vid" meaning "to know" or "wisdom," making it literally translate to "the wise one" or "learned." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and has significant historical prominence as the name of a wise counselor and strategist in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.
Vidur currently ranks #8,864 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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