What origin is the name Yadhistir?

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

What are good brother names for Yadhistir?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yadhistir?

Yadhistir 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.

Yadhistir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yadhistir

Yadhistir

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yadhistir is an Indian unisex name meaning "Steadfast in battle or righteous leader".

The meaning of Yadhistir is "Steadfast in battle or righteous leader" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Steadfast in battle or righteous leader

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yadhistir

What does Yadhistir mean?

Yadhistir is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Steadfast in battle or righteous leader".

How popular is Yadhistir?

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Brother names that go with Yadhistir

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Yadhistir.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ya (या)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha, pada 2
Name number: 4

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.