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Vibhav

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIB-hav /ˈvɪb.hɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vibhava, 'wealth; power, might; glory, greatness; prosperity'Medium

In 30 seconds: Wealth; power; glory: Vibhav is Sanskrit for 'wealth; glory'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VIB-hav').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit vibhava, 'wealth; power, might; glory, greatness; prosperity'

U.S. rank (2025)#13767 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vibhav comes from Sanskrit vibhava, 'wealth; power, might; glory, greatness; prosperity'. A crisp, classic Indian boys' name (said 'VIB-hav'; nickname Vibhu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, wealth-and-glory at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Vibhav means 'wealth; power, might; glory, greatness; prosperity' in Sanskrit — a crisp, classic Indian name (said 'VIB-hav').

Overall data confidence 60%

Sanskrit references — vibhava — etymology

Variations

VaibhavVibhuVibhaav

Nicknames

Vibhu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vibhav mean?

Vibhav is Sanskrit for 'wealth; power, might; glory, greatness'.

How do you pronounce Vibhav?

It's said VIB-hav /ˈvɪb.hɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vibhav a boy or girl name?

Vibhav is a boy's name.

How popular is Vibhav?

Vibhav is a rare name in the U.S.