Sanskrit

Veda

Pronounced VAY-dahShare

Meaning: Knowledge

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

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A knowledge name from Sanskrit, documented in Telugu and Kannada use. The same word names the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.

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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

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Veda comes from Sanskrit.

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