Yashoda name meaning & origin

यशोदा

Meaning

Giver of fame and joy (yaśas + dā)

Associated with: Yashoda, the foster-mother of Lord Krishna (a link from tradition, not the meaning of the word)

In its source language, Yashoda means “Giver of fame and joy (yaśas + dā)”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families. Beyond its meaning, the name is associated with: Yashoda, the foster-mother of Lord Krishna.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Associated with

Yashoda, the foster-mother of Lord Krishna

Popularity

Popular

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2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

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Quick Facts

Meaning Giver of fame and joy (yaśas + dā)

Gender Girl

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Associated with Yashoda, the foster-mother of Lord Krishna

Popularity Popular

Yashoda, letter by letter

Yashoda has 7 letters — 3 vowels (a, o, a) and 4 consonants. It begins with Y and ends with A.

Y 1 · A 1 · S 3 · H 5 · O 7 · D 4 · A 1 = 22 → 2 + 2 = 4

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Yashoda is 4, traditionally linked with Rahu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with Y.

Questions About Yashoda

What does the name Yashoda mean?

Is Yashoda a boy’s or girl’s name?

Yashoda is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Yashoda?

Yashoda is Sanskrit in origin.

How is Yashoda written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Yashoda is written as यशोदा in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Yashoda?

Yashoda carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with Y.

Can Yashoda determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Yashoda. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Yashoda does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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