Vedatma
Vedatma (वेदात्मन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose very self is the Veda”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vedatma (वेदात्मन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose very self is the Veda”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vedatma (वेदात्मन्, IAST: Vedātman) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose very self is the Veda”. A dvandva-like tatpuruṣa compound of veda (sacred scripture) and ātman (the self, the soul), this name reveals that Viṣṇu does not merely know the Vedas but that they constitute His very essence and being.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ātman in Sanskrit philosophy is the innermost self — not an attribute but the very ground of existence. When combined with veda, this epithet declares that the four Vedas are not external to Viṣṇu but are the very breath and body of His divine consciousness. The Bhāgavata Purāṇa similarly describes the Lord as the sound-form of the Absolute, affirming that every sacred syllable is an expression of His nature.
Viṣṇu is addressed as Vedātman in both the Sahasranāma and devotional hymns across the Vaiṣṇava tradition, celebrating His identity with the living word of the Vedas. The name Vedātma is used as a given name in South Indian traditions and is pronounced ve-DĀT-mā, with gentle stress on the long ā vowel.
Scriptural source
Vedatma appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Vedatma — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose very self is the Veda
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vedatma mean?
Vedatma is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose very self is the Veda”.
Is Vedatma a boy or girl name?
Vedatma is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vedatma?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vedatma aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vedatma?
The Chaldean name number of Vedatma is 7.
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