Male Name
Vedast
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
history
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variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
Meaning & Etymology
Vedast is a variant of the name Vedastus, which is associated with Saint Vedast, an early bishop in the Frankish realm. The name is also known in various forms such as Saint Vaast (in Flemish, Norman, and Picard), Saint Waast (in Picard and Walloon), Saint Gaston in French, and Foster in English. The name is historically significant due to its association with the Christianization of the Frankish king Clovis.
Etymology
Original Form:
Vedastus
Evolution:
The name evolved into various forms such as Vaast, Waast, Gaston, and Foster, reflecting linguistic adaptations in different regions and languages.
Source:
Historical records and linguistic studies