Vasudev is a male given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It is composed of two elements: 'vasu' meaning 'wealth', and 'deva' meaning 'god'. Therefore, Vasudev translates to "Lord of Wealth". This name is often associated with Lord Vasudeva, the father of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. In India, it is typically given to boys during religious ceremonies or on auspicious occasions. Vasudev has also been used as a surname and can be found among various Indian communities.
"Vasudev was quite popular as a baby boy name in recent years, with spikes in popularity occurring every few years."