What are Hindu baby names starting with Y? Boy names include Yadunandan (Krishna, joy of the Yadu clan), Yagnesh (Lord of the sacred fire, Vishnu) and Yash (Fame). Girl names include Yamini (Night), Yamuna (A sacred river) and Yashasvi (Famous).
Boy names starting with Y
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yadunandan | Krishna, joy of the Yadu clan |
| Yagnesh | Lord of the sacred fire, Vishnu |
| Yash | Fame |
| Yashwant | Famous |
| Yatin | Ascetic |
| Yatish | Lord of ascetics |
| Yeshwant | Famous |
| Yogendra | Lord of yoga |
| Yogesh | Lord of yoga |
| Yogi | One who practises yoga |
| Yudhishthir | The eldest Pandava, steady in battle |
| Yug | An age, an era |
| Yuvan | Young |
| Yuvraj | Crown prince |
Girl names starting with Y
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yamini | Night |
| Yamuna | A sacred river |
| Yashasvi | Famous |
| Yashika | Success |
| Yashoda | Foster mother of Krishna |
| Yashvi | Fame |
| Yesha | Fame |
| Yogini | A woman who practises yoga |
| Yogita | One who practises yoga |
| Yoshita | Woman |
| Yukta | Attentive |
| Yuthika | Jasmine |
| Yuvika | Young woman |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with Y?
Tradition gives this letter to Jyeshtha pada 2 (Ya), Jyeshtha pada 3 (Yi), Jyeshtha pada 4 (Yu), Mula pada 1 (Ye), Mula pada 2 (Yo).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.