Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Yadu

“The name of an ancient king and ancestor of the Yadavas”

About the name Yadu

Meaning
The name of an ancient king and ancestor of the Yadavas
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
Y
Name number
6

Numerology of Yadu

Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Yadu

Jyeshtha

Naming syllable “Ya” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signVrishchika (Scorpio)
DeityIndra, king of the gods
SymbolA circular amulet

Protective, responsible and strong willed. Described as the "eldest", someone others look to for support.

All Jyeshtha names
Yadu starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Yadu

What does the name Yadu mean?

Yadu means "The name of an ancient king and ancestor of the Yadavas" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Yadu a boy or a girl name?

Yadu is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Yadu match?

The name Yadu starts with the syllable "Ya", which is a naming syllable of Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Yadu?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Yadu adds up to 6. Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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