1. Vedeha. The title of several kings of Mithilá, capital of Videha - e.g., Suruci (J.iv.319); Sádhína (J.iv.355, 356); Somanassa (J.vi.47); Nimi (J.vi.102), and Angati (J.vi.222, etc.). v.l. Videha.
2. Vedeha. See Videha (2) and (3).
3. Vedeha. The personal name of the king of Kási, mentioned in the Mátuposaka Játaka (J.iv.94). He is identified with Ananda. J.iv.95.
4. Vedeha. The personal name of the king of Mithilá, whose minister was Mahosadha. For his story see the Maháummagga Játaka. He is identified with Láludáyí. J.vi.478.
5. Vedeha. A rich householder of Hamsavatí, in the time of Padumuttara Buddha. He was a former birth of Mahá Kassapa (q.v.). AA.i.93; ThagA.ii.134; SA.ii.135; ApA.i.209.
6. Vedeha. A Thera of Ceylon, who belonged to the Arańńavásí Nikáya. He wrote the Rasaváhiní and the Samantakútavannaná, and also, probably, the Singhalese grammar known as the Sidatsangará. He lived in the thirteenth century and was a pupil of Ananda Vanaratna. P.L.C. 222f.; Svd.1263.