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Vedika Pronunciation

Vedika is pronounced VEH-dih-kah /ˈvɛ.dɪ.kɑ/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit vedika, 'altar, sacred platform' — also read as 'of the Vedas, full of knowledge'Medium

In 30 seconds: An altar of knowledge: Vedika is the Sanskrit sacred platform — and a daughter 'of the Vedas', wisdom-filled. Classical, serene, and rising in modern India.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit vedika, 'altar, sacred platform' — also read as 'of the Vedas, full of knowledge'

U.S. rank (2024)#3871 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 475

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Vedika comes from Sanskrit vedika, 'altar, sacred enclosure or platform' — the consecrated stage of ritual — and is popularly read 'of the Vedas, possessing knowledge'. A graceful modern Indian girls' name with classical bones.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, altar-and-wisdom at the root, and serene.

Did you know? A vedika is the railed altar-platform of ancient Indian temples and stupas — the architecture of the sacred — while the Veda connection makes the name 'she of wisdom'.

Overall data confidence 80%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — vedika — root meaning

Variations

VedhikaVedya

Nicknames

Vedi

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How do you pronounce Vedika?

Vedika is pronounced VEH-dih-kah (/ˈvɛ.dɪ.kɑ/). Press play above to hear Vedika said aloud.

How do you say Vedika?

Vedika is said VEH-dih-kah (/ˈvɛ.dɪ.kɑ/). Press play above to hear Vedika said aloud.

What does the name Vedika mean?

Vedika is Sanskrit for 'altar, sacred platform', also read 'of the Vedas, full of knowledge'.

Is Vedika a boy or girl name?

Vedika is a girl's name.

How popular is Vedika?

Vedika is a rare name in the U.S. and rising in India.