What origin is the name Yaamala?

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

What are good brother names for Yaamala?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yaamala?

Yaamala starts with the syllable “Ya” (या), which traditionally belongs to Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Yaamala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yaamala

Yaamala

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yaamala is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from 'yama' (night/death). Means dark or night-like beauty. Often refers to the mysterious elegance of the night.".

Parents who choose Yaamala pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Derived from 'yama' (night/death). Means dark or night-like beauty. Often refers to the mysterious elegance of the night.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from 'yama' (night/death). Means dark or night-like beauty. Often refers to the mysterious elegance of the night.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Yaamala

What does Yaamala mean?

Yaamala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from 'yama' (night/death). Means dark or night-like beauty. Often refers to the mysterious elegance of the night.".

How popular is Yaamala?

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Brother names that go with Yaamala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Yaamala.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ya (या)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha, pada 2
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Ya” suit babies born in Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishchik 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 Yaamala

Yaamala means "Derived from 'yama' (night/death). Means dark or night-like beauty. Often refers to the mysterious elegance of the night." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Aria — "Aria means 'air' or 'song' in Italian, a solo piece in an opera. In Persian, Arya is linked to 'noble'." (Italian)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Nora — "Nora is a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor. It means 'honour'." (Irish)