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Veena

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Pronounced VEE-nah /ˈvi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vina, 'the veena' — an ancient Indian stringed instrument associated with Saraswati, goddess of music and learning; we note the goddess linkLow

In 30 seconds: The veena; a lute: Veena is Sanskrit 'the veena'. Lyrical, melodic, and warm (said 'VEE-nah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vina, 'the veena' — an ancient Indian stringed instrument associated with Saraswati, goddess of music and learning; we note the goddess link
U.S. rank (2025)#6530 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 636

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519512025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Veena comes from Sanskrit vina, 'the veena' — an ancient Indian stringed instrument associated with Saraswati, the goddess of music, learning, and the arts (we note the goddess link). A lyrical, melodic Indian name (said 'VEE-nah'; nickname Vee).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-veena at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Veena means 'the veena' in Sanskrit — an ancient Indian lute associated with Saraswati, the goddess of music and learning — a lyrical, melodic name (we note the goddess link; said 'VEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Sanskrit references — Veena — goddess link noted

Variations

VinaVeenahVeina

Nicknames

Vee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veena mean?

Veena is Sanskrit for 'the veena' — a stringed instrument associated with the goddess Saraswati. We note the goddess link.

How do you pronounce Veena?

It's said VEE-nah /ˈvi.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Veena a boy or girl name?

Veena is a girl's name.

How popular is Veena?

Veena is a rare name in the U.S.

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