# Vayu

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman.
2. The dual-natured god of the wind and the atmosphere

## Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit वायु (Vāyú).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vayu