Vai

vie'vye'1 syllable
🇮🇳Sanskrit
Dynamic

MEANING

AirWind

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vāyu' meaning wind or air.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with the element of air in Hindu philosophy.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient texts to refer to the deity Vayu, the god of wind.

🌐Liberian
Airy

MEANING

StrongBrave

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Believed to be derived from the Vai people of Liberia.

CULTURAL NOTES

The Vai are known for their unique script and cultural heritage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Vai people have a history dating back centuries on the West African coast.

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FAQs About Vai

The name Vai means "air, wind" in Sanskrit, "strong, brave" in Liberian.
Vai has Indian and African origins. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vāyu' meaning wind or air.
Vai is pronounced vie (vye). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Vai include Vi, Vee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Vai include Kai, Rai, Mai.
The most common spelling is Vai. Alternative spellings include Vye, Vay.