What origin is the name Uddhava?

Uddhava comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Uddhava?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Uddhava — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Uddhava?

Uddhava starts with the syllable “U” (उ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 3, in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Uddhava

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Uddhava

Uddhava

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Uddhava is an Indian unisex name meaning "The name of a mythological character who was a dear friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Symbolizes friendship and loyalty.".

With Indian roots, Uddhava is a unisex name that means "The name of a mythological character who was a dear friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Symbolizes friendship and loyalty.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The name of a mythological character who was a dear friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Symbolizes friendship and loyalty.

Popularity

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What does Uddhava mean?

Uddhava is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The name of a mythological character who was a dear friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Symbolizes friendship and loyalty.".

How popular is Uddhava?

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Brother names that go with Uddhava

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Uddhava.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: U (उ)
Rashi: Vrishabh (Taurus)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 3
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “U” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Vrishabh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Uddhava

Uddhava means "The name of a mythological character who was a dear friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Symbolizes friendship and loyalty." — these names share that spirit.

Elijah — "A prophet whose name means 'The Lord is my God', representing strong faith and divine protection." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "A Marathi transliteration of the name Jacob, meaning one who follows or is protected by God." (Hebrew)
William — "A name of Germanic origin meaning resolute protector or strong-willed warrior, used by Indian Christians." (German)
Alexander — "A Greek name meaning defender of men, popular among the Telugu Christian community." (Greek)
James — "The Telugu transliteration of the biblical name James, widely used among the Telugu Christian community." (Hebrew)
Daniel — "A common Christian name in Tamil Nadu meaning God is my judge, originating from Hebrew." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "A name of Biblical origin commonly used in India, signifying that God is my oath or a promise to the divine." (Hebrew)
Matthew — "A gift of the Lord, based on the biblical apostle who recorded the life of Jesus." (Hebrew)