Vidya

Meaning of Vidya

The name Vidya, pronounced VEE-dyah (/ˈviːdjə/) and derived from the Sanskrit विद्या (vidyā), signifies “knowledge” or “learning” and occupies a distinguished place in classical Indian philosophy, where it designates both secular erudition and spiritual insight; it is also intimately associated with the veneration of the goddess Saraswati as the patron of the arts and intellect. When adopted within Anglo-American naming practices, Vidya conveys an academic gravitas and reflects the intercultural dynamics characteristic of a globalizing society. In the United States, Vidya has sustained a modest yet consistent presence among female given names since the early 1980s, most recently registering twelve occurrences and achieving a rank of 938th in 2024; its periodic fluctuations between the mid-700s and upper-900s over recent decades underscore its enduring but specialized appeal to parents seeking a name imbued with historical resonance and cross-cultural significance.

Pronunciation

Sanskrit

• Pronunced as VEE-dyah (/ˈviːdjə/)

• Vidhya
• Vidushi