What origin is the name Yakshatra?

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

What are good brother names for Yakshatra?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yakshatra?

Yakshatra 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.

Yakshatra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yakshatra

Yakshatra

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yakshatra is an Indian unisex name meaning "Protector of the Yakshas".

Parents who choose Yakshatra pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Protector of the Yakshas". 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

Protector of the Yakshas

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yakshatra

What does Yakshatra mean?

Yakshatra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Protector of the Yakshas".

How popular is Yakshatra?

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Brother names that go with Yakshatra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Yakshatra.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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 Yakshatra

Yakshatra means "Protector of the Yakshas" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)

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