Yasodha
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yasodha
Yasodha (also spelled Yashoda) is derived from Sanskrit roots "yasha" (fame/glory) and "dha" (holder/bearer), meaning "one who holds or possesses fame." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, most notably as the name of Krishna's foster mother in Hindu mythology and sacred texts like the Bhagavata Purana.
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Etymology
Yasodha (also spelled Yashoda) is derived from Sanskrit roots "yasha" (fame/glory) and "dha" (holder/bearer), meaning "one who holds or possesses fame." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, most notably as the name of Krishna's foster mother in Hindu mythology and sacred texts like the Bhagavata Purana.
Yasodha currently ranks #3,123 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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