Indian name meaning
Yashoda
♀ GirlYa·sho·da · 3 syllables
The foster mother of Lord Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| Y | a | s | h | o | d | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
1 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 4 + 1 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Yashoda carries the name number 4.
About the name Yashoda
Yashoda is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The foster mother of Lord Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Ya·sho·da — 3 syllables. Yashoda turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yashoda mean?
Yashoda means “The foster mother of Lord Krishna.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Yashoda a boy or a girl name?
Yashoda is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Yashoda?
Yashoda is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Yashoda?
Yashoda has 3 syllables and is said as Ya·sho·da.
What is the numerology number of the name Yashoda?
In the Chaldean system, Yashoda has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Yashoda a common name in India?
Yashoda appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Yashoda?
For a brother to Yashoda, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Yash, Yogendra, Yuvan or Om all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Yashoda?
Vrinda, Nanda, Huda or Nida share Yashoda's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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