| Meaning | wind, air |
| Origin | Indian, Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Vay-u |
Ethereal and elemental, Vayu connects your child to natural forces and ancient wisdom. This name flows like wind itself, its two syllables creating effortless movement from tongue to air. Vayu represents parents who think deeply about names, who appreciate layers of symbolism and cultural significance. The name's rarity guarantees uniqueness—your son will likely be the only Vayu in most settings. This distinctiveness becomes a conversation starter, an opportunity for your child to share his name's richness. Vayu suggests freedom, energy, and life force, qualities that inspire rather than constrain. The name's simplicity belies its profound resonance, making it accessible despite its unfamiliarity in many Western contexts. Parents choosing Vayu often value spirituality, nature, and philosophical depth.
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| Vayu Naidu | Indian storyteller |
| Vayu Putra | Indian cricketer |
| Vayu Tantry | Indian film editor |
| Vayu S. Mullins | American geographer |
| Vayu Garware | Indian entrepreneur |
| Vayu Maini Rekhi | Indian actor |
| Vayu Thiruveedhula | Indian musician |
| Vayu Wijayakumara | Sri Lankan cricketer |
| Vayu Raghavan | Indian Army officer |
| Vayu Veerapaneni | Indian entrepreneur |
| Vayu K. Shrivastava | Indian writer |
| Vayu Kankanhalli | Indian musician |
| Vayu Srivastava | Indian politician |
| Vayu Shrivastava | Indian environmentalist |
| Vayu Lele | Indian scientist |
| Vayu Rishi | Indian astrologer |
| Vayu Stormrider | Character in a fantasy novel series |
| Vayu Skydancer | Character in a science fiction story |
| Vayu Frostwind | Character in a role-playing video game |
| Vayu Emberheart | Character in a fantasy role-playing campaign |
| Vayu Ironclad | Character in a steampunk-themed story |
| Vayu Nightshade | Character in a mystery novel |
| Vayu Moonshadow | Character in a magical realism story |
| Vayu Swiftstrike | Character in a high-fantasy book |
| Vayu Darkflame | Character in an urban fantasy series |
| Vayu Thornblade | Character in a sword and sorcery tale |
| Vayu Silverwing | Character in a young adult fantasy novel |
| Vayu Stormcaller | Character in a mythological retelling |
| Vayu Ravenshadow | Character in a gothic fiction story |
| Vayu Bloodmoon | Character in a supernatural thriller |
| Vayu Starcaster | Character in a space opera narrative |
| Vayu Wolfsbane | Character in a historical fantasy saga |
| Vayu Dreamweaver | Character in a metaphysical fiction story |
| Vayu Sunstrider | Character in a magical high school novel |
| Vayu Thornheart | Character in a medieval fantasy tale |
| Vayu Ghostwalker | Character in a paranormal mystery series |