Indian name meaning
Vasudev
♂ BoyVa·su·dev · 3 syllables
Lord Vishnu; Krishna's father
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| V | a | s | u | d | e | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
6 + 1 + 3 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Vasudev carries the name number 4.
About the name Vasudev
Vasudev is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord Vishnu; Krishna's father.”
Spoken aloud it is Va·su·dev — 3 syllables. Vasudev is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vasudev mean?
Vasudev means “Lord Vishnu; Krishna's father.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vasudev a boy or a girl name?
Vasudev is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Vasudev?
Vasudev is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Vasudev?
Vasudev has 3 syllables and is said as Va·su·dev.
What is the numerology number of the name Vasudev?
In the Chaldean system, Vasudev has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Vasudev a common name in India?
Vasudev does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Vasudev?
For a sister to Vasudev, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Shubhangi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Vasudev?
Mahadev, Baldev, Sukhdev or Ramdev share Vasudev's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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