Vyasa
Vyasa (व्यास) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The arranger, compiler, expander of the Vedas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vyasa (व्यास) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The arranger, compiler, expander of the Vedas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vyasa (व्यास, IAST: Vyāsa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The arranger, compiler, expander of the Vedas”. From the root vi + ās (to arrange, to spread apart), Vyāsa is the divine compiler who classified the one eternal Veda into four branches, authored the Mahābhārata, and arranged the Purāṇas so that humanity could access celestial wisdom.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vyāsa — also known as Vedavyāsa or Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana — is regarded as an avatāra of Viṣṇu himself, born each cosmic cycle to preserve and disseminate the sacred knowledge that would otherwise be lost to human memory. His name literally means 'one who has divided and expanded,' pointing to his monumental labour of separating the primordial Veda into the Ṛg, Sāma, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma itself was transmitted through his lineage, making this name particularly resonant within the text that contains it.
Vyāsa is one of the seven chirañjīvīs (immortals) in Hindu tradition and is invoked at the beginning of all scriptural study; as a given name it is traditional and bestows the blessing of wisdom and eloquence upon the child. Pronunciation: vyā-sa.
Scriptural source
Vyasa appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Vyasa — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The arranger, compiler, expander of the Vedas
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vyasa mean?
Vyasa is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The arranger, compiler, expander of the Vedas”.
Is Vyasa a boy or girl name?
Vyasa is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vyasa?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vyasa aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vyasa?
The Chaldean name number of Vyasa is 3.
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