What origin is the name Yakshi?

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

What are good brother names for Yakshi?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yakshi?

Yakshi 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.

Yakshi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yakshi

Yakshi

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Yakshi is an Indian unisex name meaning "A female celestial being".

With Indian roots, Yakshi is a unisex name that means "A female celestial being". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A female celestial being

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yakshi

What does Yakshi mean?

Yakshi is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A female celestial being".

How popular is Yakshi?

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Brother names that go with Yakshi

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Yakshi

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Yakshi.

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.