10 Indian Baby Names Inspired By Vedas

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Zee Media Bureau
Jul 04, 2023

Yaju/Yajur

Yajur Veda is one of the four ancient Vedic texts of ancient Indian literature.

Raag

The name derived from the Vedas and Raag is a form of Indian classical music.

Nahush

Nahush has Sanskrit origins meaning 'neighbour'. Believed to be another name of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, it also finds mention in the Rig Veda as the child of Manu. Nahush is also one of the authors of Rig Veda.

Karun

Karun has Sanskrit origins and refers to 'compassion'. The name is found in the Bhagavad Gita and also finds mention in the Atharva and Rig Vedas.

Hemadri

Hemadri refers to a mountain of gold. The name finds reference in the Vedas.

Chanak

Chanak is the father of Chanakya, according to the Vedas.

Daksh

Daksh has a Sanskrit origin meaning 'Competent'.

Adyah

The name is a synonym for Lord Shiva. It means 'the first' in Sanskrit.

Agasthya

Agasthya sage's writings are found in the Rig Veda and his reference is found in Indian epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat as well.

Aarav

Aarav name finds mention in the Rig Veda, reportedly. It refers to 'sound or 'thundering' in Hindi.

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