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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wind
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- VAH-yoo
Vayu (VAH-yoo) is a Sanskrit name meaning "wind." It's short, easy to say, and ends on a soft, open sound that's simple for most people to pronounce the first time they hear it.
Meaning & Origin of Vayu
Meaning: Wind.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vayu
VAH-yooIPA /ˈvɑːjuː/
Popularity of Vayu
Vayu is still a rare name in the U.S. It ranked #2126 in 2023 (69 babies), its highest spot in the 2018-2024 data, and slipped to #2663 in 2024 (50 babies).
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These names have followed a similar path to Vayu in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Vayu mean?
Wind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vayu?
Vayu is pronounced VAH-yoo (IPA: /ˈvɑːjuː/).
Is Vayu a popular name right now?
Vayu peaked at #2126 in 2023 and is ranked #2663 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2018–2024.)
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