Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Ocean of knowledge”.
| Meaning | Ocean of knowledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | विद्यासागर |
| Pronunciation | vid-yaa-SAA-gur |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar joins vidya, 'knowledge, learning', with sagar, 'ocean'. It began as an honorary title for great scholars and is most famously linked to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the nineteenth-century Bengali reformer who championed widow remarriage and women's education. It is also used as a given name, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Acharya Vidyasagar, a revered Digambara Jain monk, also bore it.
Is Vidyasagar a Hindu name?
The name honours learning, which Hindu tradition links with the goddess Saraswati. It is respected across Hindu and Jain communities alike.
How popular is Vidyasagar?
Used across India as a given name and remembered widely through the Bengali reformer.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vidyasagar mean?
Vidyasagar means 'Ocean of knowledge'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vidyasagar a Hindu name?
The name honours learning, which Hindu tradition links with the goddess Saraswati. It is respected across Hindu and Jain communities alike.
How do you pronounce Vidyasagar?
Vidyasagar is pronounced vid-yaa-SAA-gur.
Is Vidyasagar a boy or girl name?
Vidyasagar is usually a boy name.