Bright, excellent, or dweller
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'vasu', it refers to the eight elemental deities in Hinduism known as the Vasus. The name signifies light, wealth, and goodness, often associated with the rays of the sun. It is a common element in compound names like Vasudev or Vasundhara.
Less common today
Vasu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,134 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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