77 Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuvaan	Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Yuvraj	Boy	Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince
Yash	Boy	Glory; Fame; Success
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Yug	Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Yuvin	Unisex	Youth; A young adult; Excellent; Healthy; Strong
Yuven	Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful
Yojan	Girl	Planner; Strategist
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Yogi	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Yoking; Joining; Attaching

Yuvansh	Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth
Yatin	Boy	Ascetic; Devotee; Hermit
Yogesh	Boy	Master of Yoga; Lord of Yoga
Yajat	Boy	Worshipping; Sacrificing
Yesh	Unisex	There is; There are; Hedgehog; To try; To resolve; Boil up
Yogendra	Boy	Master of yoga;
Yaachan	Boy	Prayer
Yaaja	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shiva
Yaamya	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva
Yaashk	Boy	Exerting

Yaashvan	Boy	Winner
Yaatiesh	Boy	Lord of devotees
Yadab	Boy	Aversion of Yadav; One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendent of Yadu
Yadhav	Boy	Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhavan	Boy	One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhu	Boy	An ancient Indian king; Descendant of Yadu
Yadnya	Boy	The holy fire
Yagnakaya	Boy	One who accepts all the sacred and sacrificial offerings
Yugantar	Boy	Distance between two generations; Firm in the battle; Ever-lasting
Yadavendra	Boy	Leader of the Yadavas

Yadu	Boy	Ancestor of the Yadavas
Yadunandan	Boy	Son of Yadu; A name of Lord Krishna
Yagyasen	Boy	King Drupad
Yagyesh	Boy	Lord of the sacrificial fire
Yaj	Boy	A sage
Yajnadhar	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu
Yajnarup	Boy	A name of Lord Krishna
Yashmit	Boy	Famed; Popular
Yashodhar	Boy	Famous
Yashpal	Boy	Protector of fame

Yashvasin	Boy	Popular; Successful; Victorious
Yathavan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yatish	Boy	Lord of the devotees
Yatiyasa	Boy	Silver
Yayati	Boy	A monarch
Yayin	Boy	Marching; Traveling; Flying
Yogadeva	Boy	God of all yoga
Yoginampati	Boy	Lord of all the yogis
Yogiraj	Boy	Ascetic; A name for Lord Shiva
Yojit	Boy	Connected; Harnessed; Furnished

Yudhajit	Boy	Victorious in war
Yuvaraj	Boy	Prince; Heir; Successor
Yuyutsu	Boy	One who is eager to fight
Yadav	Boy	Descendent of King Yadu
Yagya	Boy	A holy ceremony; Sacrifice; Ritual offering
Yatindra	Boy	Lord Indra
Yuddha	Boy	War
Yaksh	Boy	Representative of God, a demi-God; Protector of forests
Yakshit	Boy	Who is made forever; Permanent; God
Yansh	Boy	God name

Yauva	Boy	Young or youth
Yatharth	Boy	Complete truth; Original; Unchanged
Yatrik	Boy	Journey
Yavanan	Boy	Ascetic
Yedhant	Boy	Brightness
Yogadhipa	Boy	The Lord of Meditation
Yoganand	Boy	Delighted with Meditation
Yokanathan	Boy	Devotee
Yudhister	Boy	Represent the truthful
Yudhvan	Boy	Skilled in War

Yugadarman	Boy	Eldest Pandava brother
Yugal	Boy	Pair; Couple
Yugap	Boy	Best of the Era
Yugma	Boy	Twins
Yashwant	Boy	Possessing glory
Yog	Boy	Combination; Conjugation; Union
Yuga	Unisex	Era; World; Joining something together

Infographic: Awesome Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

When it comes to naming your precious baby, the possibilities are endless. The right name is out there, whether you're influenced by culture, language, or just a favorite letter. This infographic features delightful Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y. Look through and choose the name that feels perfect. You can also share this resource with other parents on their naming journey.

Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y(infographic)

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