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Vishwa

♂ Boy

Pronounced VISH-wah /ˈvɪʃ.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vishva, 'the whole; the universe; the world' — a grand, expansive name found across Indian languages.Medium

In 30 seconds: A universe-wide name: Vishwa is Sanskrit for 'the whole world' (said 'VISH-wah'). Grand, warm, and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vishva, 'the whole; the universe; the world' — a grand, expansive name found across Indian languages.
U.S. rank (2025)#5380 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

Vishwa derives from Sanskrit vishva, 'the whole; the universe; the world.' Grand yet warm, it appears across Indian languages and reads as an expansive, meaning-rich name (said 'VISH-wah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, expansive, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Vishwa comes from Sanskrit vishva, 'the whole; the universe' — an expansive, all-embracing name loved across India (said 'VISH-wah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Vishwa — Sanskrit vishva 'the whole; the universe'

Variations

VishvaVishwaa

Nicknames

Vish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vishwa mean?

Vishwa is a Sanskrit name meaning 'the whole; the universe; the world.'

How do you pronounce Vishwa?

It's said VISH-wah /ˈvɪʃ.wɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vishwa a boy or girl name?

Vishwa is a boy's name.

How popular is Vishwa?

Vishwa is a rare name in the U.S.

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