A lady (gahapatání) of Sávatthi who had a reputation for gentleness till her servant girl, Kálí, convinced people that it was not deserved (M.i.125f). For the story see Kálí (3).
Buddhaghosa says that she was called Vedehiká either because she came from a Videha family or because she was wise. MA.i.318;
cf. Vedehiputta, Vedehamuni.