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Vidhur

♂ Boy

Pronounced VID-hoor /ˈvɪd.hʊr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Vidura, from Sanskrit vidura, 'wise; skilful; intelligent'. Vidura is the celebrated counsellor of the Mahabharata, half-brother to the kings of Hastinapura and famed for his justice and plain speaking. We note the epic reference respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of wisdom: Vidhur means 'wise; skilful', for Vidura, the honest counsellor of the Mahabharata (said 'VID-hoor').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Vidura, from Sanskrit vidura, 'wise; skilful; intelligent'. Vidura is the celebrated counsellor of the Mahabharata, half-brother to the kings of Hastinapura and famed for his justice and plain speaking. We note the epic reference respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14079 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820132024

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

Vidhur renders the Sanskrit Vidura, 'wise; skilful; intelligent'. In the Mahabharata, Vidura is the half-brother of the kings Dhritarashtra and Pandu, and the epic's conscience — a counsellor whose advice was always just and rarely heeded. His counsel to the king survives as its own text of wisdom teaching. Families give the name for its association with insight and integrity, and we note the epic heritage respectfully (said 'VID-hoor').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, classical, and wise-sounding.

Did you know? Vidhur points to Vidura of the Mahabharata — the counsellor famous for telling kings the truth they did not want to hear. The Sanskrit word itself means 'wise; skilful', which we note respectfully (said 'VID-hoor').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Vidhur — Sanskrit vidura, 'wise'; Vidura of the Mahabharata

Variations

ViduraVidurVidhura

Nicknames

VidVidu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidhur mean?

Vidhur is a spelling of Vidura, Sanskrit for 'wise; skilful'. Vidura is the wise counsellor of the Mahabharata, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Vidhur?

It's said VID-hoor /ˈvɪd.hʊr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vidhur a boy or girl name?

Vidhur is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vidhur?

Vidhur is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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