What origin is the name Yeshoda?

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

What are good brother names for Yeshoda?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yeshoda?

Yeshoda starts with the syllable “Ye” (ये), which traditionally belongs to Mula nakshatra, pada 1, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Yeshoda

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yeshoda

Yeshoda

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yeshoda is an Indian unisex name meaning "Foster mother of Lord Krishna".

The meaning of Yeshoda is "Foster mother of Lord Krishna" — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Foster mother of Lord Krishna

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yeshoda

What does Yeshoda mean?

Yeshoda is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Foster mother of Lord Krishna".

How popular is Yeshoda?

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Brother names that go with Yeshoda

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Yeshoda

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Yeshoda.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ye (ये)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 1
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Ye” suit babies born in Mula nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Dhanu 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 Yeshoda

Yeshoda means "Foster mother of Lord Krishna" — these names share that spirit.

Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Hannah — "Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'favour' or 'grace'. Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel." (Hebrew)

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