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Vidur

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIH-door /ˈvɪ.dʊr/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vidura, 'wise; skilled; learned' — and the name of Vidura, the wise counselor of the Mahabharata, revered for his justice. A weighty, honored name, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A wisdom name: Vidur means 'wise; learned' and belongs to a revered Mahabharata sage (said 'VIH-door'). Weighty and honored.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vidura, 'wise; skilled; learned' — and the name of Vidura, the wise counselor of the Mahabharata, revered for his justice. A weighty, honored name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8864 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Vidur derives from Sanskrit vidura, 'wise; learned,' and is the name of Vidura, the wise and just sage of the Mahabharata. It carries genuine cultural weight, which we note respectfully (said 'VIH-door').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, wise, and honored.

Did you know? Vidur comes from Sanskrit for 'wise; skilled' and names Vidura, the just, wise counselor of the Mahabharata — a deeply honored figure, which we note (said 'VIH-door').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Vidur — Sanskrit 'wise'; Mahabharata sage Vidura

Variations

ViduraVidhur

Nicknames

Vid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidur mean?

Vidur is Sanskrit for 'wise; learned' and the name of Vidura, a wise sage of the Mahabharata, which we note.

How do you pronounce Vidur?

It's said VIH-door /ˈvɪ.dʊr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vidur a boy or girl name?

Vidur is a boy's name.

How popular is Vidur?

Vidur is a rare name in the U.S.

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