Meaning: From Sanskrit vasistha, 'most excellent; best,' and the name of a revered Vedic sage (rishi), one of the Saptarishi. A weighty, honored name — which we note respectfully.Medium
In 30 seconds: A sage's name: Vasishta means 'most excellent' and belongs to a revered Vedic rishi (said 'vah-SISH-tuh'). Weighty and honored.
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vasistha, 'most excellent; best,' and the name of a revered Vedic sage (rishi), one of the Saptarishi. A weighty, honored name — which we note respectfully.
Vasishta derives from Sanskrit vasistha, 'most excellent,' and is the name of a revered Vedic sage among the Saptarishi. It carries real spiritual weight in Hindu tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'vah-SISH-tuh').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, honored, and meaning-rich.
Did you know? Vasishta comes from Sanskrit for 'most excellent' and names one of the Saptarishi — the seven great Vedic sages — a deeply honored figure, which we note (said 'vah-SISH-tuh').
