What origin is the name Yamanuja?

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

What are good brother names for Yamanuja?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yamanuja?

Yamanuja 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.

Yamanuja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yamanuja

Yamanuja

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Yamanuja is an Indian unisex name meaning "From 'Yama' (god of death) and 'Anuja' (younger brother). References the mythological kinship in Hindu scriptures.".

Parents who choose Yamanuja pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "From 'Yama' (god of death) and 'Anuja' (younger brother). References the mythological kinship in Hindu scriptures.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From 'Yama' (god of death) and 'Anuja' (younger brother). References the mythological kinship in Hindu scriptures.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Yamanuja

What does Yamanuja mean?

Yamanuja is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From 'Yama' (god of death) and 'Anuja' (younger brother). References the mythological kinship in Hindu scriptures.".

How popular is Yamanuja?

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Brother names that go with Yamanuja

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Yamanuja.

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.