What origin is the name Yadava?

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

What are good brother names for Yadava?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yadava?

Yadava 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.

Yadava

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yadava

Yadava

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yadava is an Indian unisex name meaning "Means a descendant of Yadu, an ancient king; a name of Sanskrit origin.".

Yadava is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Means a descendant of Yadu, an ancient king; a name of Sanskrit origin.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means a descendant of Yadu, an ancient king; a name of Sanskrit origin.

Popularity

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What does Yadava mean?

Yadava is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Means a descendant of Yadu, an ancient king; a name of Sanskrit origin.".

How popular is Yadava?

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Brother names that go with Yadava

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Yadava.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ya (या)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha, pada 2
Name number: 5

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 Yadava

Yadava means "Means a descendant of Yadu, an ancient king; a name of Sanskrit origin." — 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)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)