Vidit

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Pronounced VID-it /ˈvɪd.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vidita, 'known; understood; learned', from the root vid, 'to know' — the same root behind Veda and 'wisdom'. A modern Indian given name with a scholarly sense.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of knowing: Vidit means 'known; understood; learned' (said 'VID-it').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit vidita, 'known; understood; learned', from the root vid, 'to know' — the same root behind Veda and 'wisdom'. A modern Indian given name with a scholarly sense.

U.S. rank (2024)#14080 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

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

Vidit derives from Sanskrit vidita, 'known; understood', from the root vid, 'to know'. That root is one of the oldest in the Indo-European family and lies behind a whole constellation of words for knowledge. As a given name Vidit is short, modern and quietly scholarly, and it has become better known through Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi (said 'VID-it').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, current in India.

Did you know? Vidit comes from the ancient root vid, 'to know' — the same root that gives Veda and, at a great distance, the English 'wit' and 'wisdom'. Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has raised its profile (said 'VID-it').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Vidit — Sanskrit vidita, 'known; understood'; root vid

Variations

VidithVidithaVidhit

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidit mean?

Vidit is Sanskrit for 'known; understood; learned', from the root vid, 'to know'.

How do you pronounce Vidit?

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

Is Vidit a boy or girl name?

Vidit is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vidit?

Vidit is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is familiar in India.