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Vedang
Pronounced VAY-dahng /ΛveΙͺ.dΙΕ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit vedanga, 'a limb/part of the Vedas' (the auxiliary disciplines of Vedic knowledge); 'one versed in sacred knowledge'Medium
History & Origin
Vedang comes from Sanskrit vedanga, 'a limb or part of the Vedas' (the six Vedangas, the auxiliary disciplines that support the study of the sacred Vedas β phonetics, grammar, astronomy, and more). A classic, scholarly, devout Indian boys' name (said 'VAY-dahng'; nickname Ved).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-part-of-the-Vedas at the root, and scholarly.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vedang mean?
Vedang is Sanskrit for 'a limb or part of the Vedas; sacred knowledge'.
How do you pronounce Vedang?
It's said VAY-dahng /ΛveΙͺ.dΙΕ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Vedang a boy or girl name?
Vedang is a boy's name.
How popular is Vedang?
Vedang is a rare name in the U.S.