Vaid

Vaid is a British surname with its origins in India. It is a variant of the Indian surname Vaidya, which derives from the Sanskrit word vaidya, meaning "physician" or "healer". The surname is commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among families with a historical connection to the practice of traditional medicine and Ayurveda.

In the United Kingdom, the surname Vaid is relatively uncommon but has been carried by individuals of Indian descent who have settled in the country. The presence of the Vaid surname in Britain is a testament to the multicultural heritage of the nation, reflecting the long history of cultural exchange between India and the UK.

Families bearing the surname Vaid have made contributions to various fields in British society, including medicine, academia, business, and the arts. The surname serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and talents that have enriched the social fabric of Britain.

Despite its roots in India, the surname Vaid has become a part of the British tapestry of names, embodying the blending of cultures and traditions that characterises modern British society.

There are approximately 665 people named Vaid in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Vaid.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Hindu

Language of origin: Hindi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abbas
  • Bharat
  • Ibrahim
  • Imran
  • Ismail
  • Kamal
  • Mohammed
  • Sanjay
  • Sanjeev
  • Stephen
  • Sunil
  • Vinod
  • Yunus

Female

  • Asha
  • Chandrika
  • Helen
  • Isha
  • Michelle
  • Nasreen
  • Neelam
  • Neha
  • Nisha
  • Nita
  • Rita
  • Saroj
  • Tina
  • Veena

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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