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Vihaan — New dawn
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Dhruv — North star
Anaya — Caring free soul
Kabir — The great one
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Sacred Rivers

Yamunaयमुना

The River of Krishna · Daughter of the Sun

Yamuna is the sacred river goddess, daughter of Surya and twin of Yama, beloved companion of Krishna's Braj.

“It was across the flooded Yamuna that the infant Krishna was carried to safety on a stormy night.”
Illustration of Yamuna
MeaningYamuna (यमुना) — "the twin", sister of Yama
Also Known AsKalindi, Suryatanaya, Yami, Krishnapriya, Vishuddha and more
TypeSacred Rivers
Divine Names10 names, each with its own meaning

The Story of Yamuna

Timeless wisdom for modern life

Yamuna is the sacred river goddess, daughter of Surya and twin of Yama, beloved companion of Krishna's Braj.

The dark, gentle river that flowed through Krishna's every story.

Yamuna is the sacred river goddess, daughter of Surya and sister of Yama — and the river beside which Krishna spent his childhood in Vrindavan. Her waters witnessed his every play, dance and song.

Gentle, devoted and life-giving, Yamuna represents love, devotion and quiet constancy. A daughter named Yamuna carries tenderness, depth and a soul that flows with grace.

Read the full name story of Yamuna →

The Name"the twin", sister of Yama
Also Known AsYamuna (Sacred river), Kalindi (Daughter of Kalinda mountain), Suryatanaya (Daughter of Surya)
Who Is Yamuna?Yamuna is the sacred river goddess, daughter of Surya and twin of Yama, beloved companion of Krishna's Braj.
TraditionYamuna belongs to the Sacred Rivers of Indian tradition.

Legends behind the names

Why Kalindi?Yamuna is called KalindiYamuna originated near Mount Kalinda, hence she is called Kalindi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Yamuna mean?

The name Yamuna means "the twin", sister of Yama.

Who is Yamuna?

Yamuna is the sacred river goddess, daughter of Surya and twin of Yama, beloved companion of Krishna's Braj.

What are the other names of Yamuna?

Yamuna is also known as Kalindi (Daughter of Kalinda mountain), Suryatanaya (Daughter of Surya), Yami (Twin sister of Yama), Krishnapriya (Beloved of Krishna), Vishuddha (Pure one), Neeraja (Water-born), among 9 names in all.

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