Udyaan

Udyaan is a term used in Hindi and several related languages to denote a garden or park. It derives from the Sanskrit word Udyāna, which refers to a cultivated outdoor space designed for greenery, recreation, and relaxation. In contemporary usage, Udyaan is both a common noun and a component in place names, institutions, and cultural titles.

The spelling of the word varies with transliteration, most commonly rendered as Udyaan, Udyan, or Udyāna. In India and many South Asian communities, the term appears in the names of public parks and gardens and is used in literature and media to evoke nature and retreat. While the pronunciation may differ regionally, the underlying meaning remains the same.

In urban planning, heritage contexts, and everyday language, Udyaan often designates a public garden or landscaped space. It can be part of a locality name, a municipal designation, or a descriptive term in the naming of parks and recreational areas. Because it is a generic noun, Udyaan does not point to a single site but rather to a category of green, outdoor spaces intended for public use and enjoyment. See also Udyan and Udyāna for related transliterations.