Indian name meaning

Vidur

♂ Boy

Vi·dur · 2 syllables

Wise; the sage in the Mahabharata

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

1
Name number 1 · The Leader

Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.

Chaldean letter values for Vidur
Vidur
61462

6 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Vidur carries the name number 1.

About the name Vidur

Vidur is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Wise; the sage in the Mahabharata.”

Spoken aloud it is Vi·dur — 2 syllables. Vidur 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 Vidur mean?

Vidur means “Wise; the sage in the Mahabharata.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Vidur a boy or a girl name?

Vidur is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Vidur?

Vidur is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Vidur?

Vidur has 2 syllables and is said as Vi·dur.

What is the numerology number of the name Vidur?

In the Chaldean system, Vidur has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

Is Vidur a common name in India?

Vidur 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 Vidur?

For a sister to Vidur, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Aditi all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Vidur?

Bahadur, Madhur, Ankur or Ghafur share Vidur's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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