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Yadev

Quick answerYadev is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "descendant of Yadu," referring to the ancient Indo-Aryan clan from which Lord Krishna is believed to have descended in Hindu mythology.

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Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 8

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About the name Yadev

Yadev is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "descendant of Yadu," referring to the ancient Indo-Aryan clan from which Lord Krishna is believed to have descended in Hindu mythology.

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Etymology

Yadev is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "descendant of Yadu," referring to the ancient Indo-Aryan clan from which Lord Krishna is believed to have descended in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among communities with historical connections to the Yadu dynasty of ancient India.

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