135 Sanskrit Hindu Baby 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
Yashvi	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Yashika	Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Yuven	Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful
Yuvika	Girl	Young woman

Yojan	Girl	Planner; Strategist
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Yogi	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Yoking; Joining; Attaching
Yuvansh	Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth
Yasha	Boy	Yahweh will protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Fame; Praise; Glory
Yatin	Boy	Ascetic; Devotee; Hermit
Yuktha	Unisex	One who is capable; Resourceful; Intelligent
Yogesh	Boy	Master of Yoga; Lord of Yoga
Yashasvi	Unisex	Fame of eternity; Eternal fame

Yuv	Unisex	Youthful; Young
Yajat	Boy	Worshipping; Sacrificing
Yesh	Unisex	There is; There are; Hedgehog; To try; To resolve; Boil up
Yamini	Girl	Night; Right-hand side
Yamika	Girl	Night; Darkness
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven and Earth; Yahweh
Yaalini	Girl	One who is melodious; Goddess Saraswati
Yamira	Unisex	The Moon
Yojana	Unisex	Plan or strategy
Yashi	Unisex	Extensive history; Fame; Praise; Glory

Yukti	Girl	Rationale; Logic; Reasoning
Yamara	Unisex	Twin
Yama	Girl	Twin; Forbearance; Self-restraint
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

Yachana	Girl	Entreaty; Prayer; Pleading
Yadab	Boy	Aversion of Yadav; One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendent of Yadu
Yadhana	Girl	Smile
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
Yadita	Girl	Lord of the night
Yadnya	Boy	The holy fire
Yagapriya	Girl	Name of a Raga
Yagnakaya	Boy	One who accepts all the sacred and sacrificial offerings

Yagnitha	Girl	Worship
Yavanika	Girl	Curtain of the stage
Yaalisai	Girl	Melodious
Yagavi	Girl	Bright
Yakootah	Girl	Emerald
Yangkyi	Girl	An adorable girl
Yanti	Girl	A name of Goddess Parvati
Yashashree	Girl	A name for Goddess Lakshmi; God's name for success; One who brings glory and prosperity
Yashodhara	Girl	Bearer of fame or glory
Yasti	Girl	Slim

Yoshita	Girl	Right conduct; Righteousness; Justice; Morality; Young woman
Yugantar	Boy	Distance between two generations; Firm in the battle; Ever-lasting
Yuti	Girl	Union; Fusion
Yuvaraani	Girl	Princess
Yaagnya	Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yamuna	Girl	Twin; Pair
Yamya	Girl	Night
Yashila	Girl	Famous; Successful; Wealthy
Yashita	Girl	Fame; Popularity
Yashmita	Girl	Famous; Glorious

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
Yukta	Boy	Connected; Justice
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
Yuvani	Girl	Beautiful and youthful

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Infographic: Popular Sanskrit Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Sanskrit Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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

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