Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Yashwant

“Possessing fame or glory”

About the name Yashwant

Meaning
Possessing fame or glory
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
Y
Name number
3

Numerology of Yashwant

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

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

Nakshatra for Yashwant

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
Yashwant 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 Yashwant

What does the name Yashwant mean?

Yashwant means "Possessing fame or glory" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Yashwant a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Yashwant match?

The name Yashwant 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 Yashwant?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Yashwant adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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