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Vayu
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Pronounced VAYOO /ΛveΙͺu/Medium
Meaning: Wind, air.Medium
In 30 seconds: Vayu is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'wind' or 'air'.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningWind, air.
U.S. rank (2024)#2663 β Falling
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β 204
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Vayu comes from Sanskrit and names the wind, and in Hindu tradition Vayu is also the deity of the air. As a given name it carries that clean, elemental sense of moving air.
The two open syllables give Vayu a light, airy sound that matches its meaning.
Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Vayu is 'air, wind', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vayu mean?
Vayu is usually explained as meaning 'air, wind' and is most often linked with Hinduism tradition.
How do you pronounce Vayu?
It's commonly said VAYOO /ΛveΙͺu/.
Is Vayu a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Vayu is used as a boy name.
How popular is Vayu?
In 2024, Vayu ranked #2663 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.