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Yashu

Quick answerYashu is a Sanskrit name meaning "famous" or "celebrated," derived from the Sanskrit root "yash" which signifies glory or renown.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,835
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,835

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yashu

Yashu is a Sanskrit name meaning "famous" or "celebrated," derived from the Sanskrit root "yash" which signifies glory or renown.

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Etymology

Yashu is a Sanskrit name meaning "famous" or "celebrated," derived from the Sanskrit root "yash" which signifies glory or renown. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, with historical usage documented in classical Hindu texts and traditions.

Yashu currently ranks #1,835 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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