Vasav (वासव) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Indra, lord of the Vasus”.
Vasav means “Indra, lord of the Vasus”. Vasav (वासव · వాసవ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Indra, lord of the Vasus”. It comes from the Sanskrit vāsava. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “वा” falls in Rohini nakshatra, pada 2, within Vrishabha rashi (Taurus).
Vasav name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Vasav |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Indra, lord of the Vasus |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | वासव |
| Telugu | వాసవ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | vāsava |
| Pronunciation | Va-sav |
| First syllable | वा |
| Nakshatra | Rohini (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and origin of Vasav
Vasav is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word vāsava, meaning “Indra, lord of the Vasus”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Vasav
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “वा” of Vasav falls in Rohini nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Vrishabha rashi (Taurus). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Vasav
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): वासव
- Telugu: వాసవ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): vāsava
How to pronounce Vasav
Say it as “Va-sav” — 2 spoken syllables.
Vasav is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Vasav
Vanamali, Vishvadev, Vishvaksen, Vishvambhar, Vrajesh, Vrishank
Vasav: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Vasav?
Vasav means “Indra, lord of the Vasus”. It comes from the Sanskrit vāsava.
Is Vasav a traditional or a modern name?
Vasav is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Vasav written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): वासव. In Telugu: వాసవ్. Sanskrit transliteration: vāsava.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vasav?
Its first syllable “वा” falls in Rohini nakshatra (pada 2) and Vrishabha rashi (Taurus) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Vasav?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 2 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Vasav — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Indra, lord of the Vasus
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vasav mean?
Vasav is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Indra, lord of the Vasus”.
Is Vasav a boy or girl name?
Vasav is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vasav?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vasav aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vasav?
The Chaldean name number of Vasav is 8.
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