Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Vedant is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'knower of the Vedas' or 'one who has mastered sacred knowledge,' from the Sanskrit veda (knowledge, scripture) and ant (end/ultimate). In Hindu philosophy, Vedanta is the highest form of philosophical inquiry — the end of the Vedas.
Vedant carries the aspiration that a child will pursue and attain the highest possible knowledge. It's a name that places a son at the summit of Hindu philosophical tradition from birth. Popular among educated Hindu families who value learning as the highest calling.