Yashwant
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yashwant
Yashwant derives from Sanskrit, combining "Yash" (glory/fame) and "Vant" (possessing), meaning "one who possesses glory" or "glorious." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India, with notable historical significance including Yashwant Rao Holkar, an 18th-century Marathi warrior and ruler.
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Etymology
Yashwant derives from Sanskrit, combining "Yash" (glory/fame) and "Vant" (possessing), meaning "one who possesses glory" or "glorious." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India, with notable historical significance including Yashwant Rao Holkar, an 18th-century Marathi warrior and ruler.
Yashwant currently ranks #14,185 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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