"culmination of the Vedas, ultimate knowledge"
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"end of Vedic knowledge, enlightenment"
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Vedant (also spelled Vedanta) comes from Sanskrit: 'Veda' (sacred knowledge, the ancient Hindu scriptures) + 'anta' (end, culmination). Together it means 'the culmination of the Vedas' or 'ultimate knowledge.' Vedanta is one of the six classical schools of Hindu philosophy, specifically the school that deals with the philosophical interpretation of the Upanishads. As a personal name, Vedant suggests one who embodies or seeks the highest spiritual wisdom.
Vedant has been growing in popularity among Indian families both in India and the diaspora in the early 21st century. It appeals to parents who want names that are authentically Sanskrit and spiritually meaningful, while being shorter and more modern-feeling than traditional names like Venkataraman.
In Hindu tradition, the Vedas are the oldest sacred texts and the foundation of all Hindu philosophy. Naming a son Vedant is an aspiration for him to embody wisdom, learning, and spiritual insight. The Vedanta philosophy (associated with Adi Shankaracharya and later Swami Vivekananda) has influenced not just India but global philosophy.
Historical Record
Vedant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 1,287 babies have been named Vedant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vedant is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,619 for boy names in the US .
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- Vedanta is also a major multinational mining company named after the Hindu philosophy
- Swami Vivekananda brought Vedanta philosophy to the West at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago
- The Vedanta Society has centers across the United States and Europe, founded in 1894
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Vedant Sharma
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1988
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Vedant Patel
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1988
American diplomat and spokesperson for the US State Department
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,619
- Total SSA Count
- 105
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi Hindi
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Vedant
Vedant is a boy name with Indian, Hindu, Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi origins . The name means "culmination of the Vedas, ultimate knowledge" in Sanskrit .
Vedant is currently ranked #1,619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Vedant has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Vedant include Vedu, Vedan, and Ved. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Vedant include Vedansh, Vedanth, Vedaant . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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