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At a Glance: Name: Veda – Meaning: knowledge, wisdom – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VAY-dah
Veda is a Sanskrit name meaning knowledge or wisdom, pronounced VAY-dah. It's a short, global name that also reads modern and minimalist — a good fit if you want something rooted in a specific origin rather than invented. SSA records for Veda go back to 1881, so it has a long history in American naming data.
Meaning & Origin of Veda
Meaning: Knowledge, wisdom.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Veda
Phonetic: VAY-dah IPA: /ˈveɪdə/
Popularity of Veda
Veda hit its highest-ever rank of #415 in 1899, when 50 babies were given the name; by 2024 it ranked #692, but with 407 babies — more than eight times as many as at its 1899 peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Veda mean?
Knowledge, wisdom. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Veda)
How do you pronounce Veda?
Veda is pronounced VAY-dah (IPA: /ˈveɪdə/).
Is Veda a popular name right now?
Veda peaked at #415 in 1899 and is ranked #692 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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