Find out how popular the first name Vayu has been for the last 6 years (from 2018 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Vayu by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Vayu is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 69 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Vayu.

The history of the first name Vayu

Vayu is a name with origins dating back to ancient Hindu mythology and scriptures. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vāyu," which means "wind" or "air." The name is closely associated with the Vedic god of wind, known as Vayu or Vāyu Devata.

In the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, Vayu is described as a powerful and life-giving force. He is often depicted as a mighty warrior riding a horse or an antelope, carrying a banner and wielding a whip or a spear. The Rig Veda, one of the four sacred Vedic texts, contains numerous hymns dedicated to Vayu, praising his strength, speed, and ability to purify the atmosphere.

The name Vayu has been used throughout Indian history, with some notable individuals bearing this name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vayu Putra, a sage mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, who was born from the wind god Vayu. Another notable figure is Vayu Bhagavan, a 10th-century Hindu philosopher and commentator on the Vedas.

During the medieval period, the name Vayu was also associated with various rulers and warriors. One of the most famous was Vayu Simha, a 13th-century king of the Kakatiya dynasty in present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, who was known for his military prowess and patronage of art and architecture.

In more recent times, the name Vayu has been carried by several prominent individuals, including Vayu Naidu, an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, and Vayu Bhatta, a 20th-century Indian astrologer and author known for his works on Vedic astrology.

Vayu has also been a popular name in literature and arts, with characters bearing this name appearing in various works. For example, Vayu is the name of a character in the novel "The Serpent's Revenge" by Indian author Sudha Murty, which explores themes of mythology and folklore.

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