Vidydhar

Vidydhar is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is a variant transliteration of the Sanskrit Vidyādhar, formed from vidyā meaning "knowledge" and dhara meaning "bearing" or "holder," and is commonly interpreted as "knowledge bearer" or "holder of learning." The name is used across India and among Indian diaspora communities, valued for its classical resonance and positive meaning. Variants include Vidyadhar, Vidyādhar, and Vidya-dhara, reflecting different transliterations from Sanskrit to English.

In Hindu and Buddhist literature, the term Vidyādhar (also written Vidyādhara) refers to a class of semi-divine beings associated with knowledge, learning, and sometimes magical arts. While sharing roots with the personal name, the mythological use is distinct; Vidydhar as a given name is a modern usage rather than a specific mythic character.

Usage and reception: As a given name, Vidydhar is more common among speakers of Sanskrit-derived languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Telugu. It is generally used for males, though spelling variants may occur. The name remains a conventional choice in South Asian communities and in the Indian diaspora.

See also: Vidya; Vidyadhara.