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Vidhaan

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Pronounced vih-DHAHN /vɪˈdɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vidhana, 'rule; ordinance; arrangement; the prescribed way' — the word behind the Hindi vidhan, as in a legislative assembly. As a name it carries the sense of order, law and right method.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of order: Vidhaan means 'rule; law; the right way of doing' (said 'vih-DHAHN').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vidhana, 'rule; ordinance; arrangement; the prescribed way' — the word behind the Hindi vidhan, as in a legislative assembly. As a name it carries the sense of order, law and right method.
U.S. rank (2024)#14078 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120152024

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

Vidhaan derives from Sanskrit vidhana, meaning rule, ordinance, arrangement, the prescribed way of doing something. The word remains alive in modern Indian languages — the Vidhan Sabha is a state assembly — and as a given name it has grown popular with Indian families for its sense of order, law and purpose. It is one of a large family of modern Vi- names (said 'vih-DHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, most often in Indian families. Rare here, current in India.

Did you know? Vidhaan comes from the Sanskrit vidhana, 'rule; ordinance' — the same word that names India's Vidhan Sabha, a state legislative assembly. The name carries the sense of order done properly (said 'vih-DHAHN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Vidhaan — Sanskrit vidhana, 'rule; ordinance'

Variations

VidhanVidaanVidhant

Nicknames

VidhiVid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidhaan mean?

Vidhaan comes from Sanskrit vidhana, 'rule; ordinance; the prescribed way' — a name of order and right method.

How do you pronounce Vidhaan?

It's said vih-DHAHN /vɪˈdɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vidhaan a boy or girl name?

Vidhaan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vidhaan?

Vidhaan is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is well used in India.

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