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Vinod

Quick answerVinod is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vi" (without) and "nod" (sorrow), meaning "without sorrow" or "joyful." The name carries connotations of happiness, cheerfulness, and freedom from grief.

Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,287
TrendVintage
Peak year1978
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#34

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

About the name Vinod

Vinod is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vi" (without) and "nod" (sorrow), meaning "without sorrow" or "joyful." The name carries connotations of happiness, cheerfulness, and freedom from grief.

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Etymology

Vinod is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "vi" (without) and "nod" (sorrow), meaning "without sorrow" or "joyful." The name carries connotations of happiness, cheerfulness, and freedom from grief.

The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities in India, and has been borne by notable figures in Indian cinema, politics, and sports since the mid-20th century.

Vinod currently ranks #11,287 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.

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