What origin is the name Yoshoda?

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

What are good brother names for Yoshoda?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yoshoda?

Yoshoda starts with the syllable “Yo” (यो), which traditionally belongs to Mula nakshatra, pada 2, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Yoshoda

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yoshoda

Yoshoda

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Yoshoda is an Indian unisex name meaning "The foster mother of Lord Krishna".

With Indian roots, Yoshoda is a unisex name that means "The foster mother of Lord Krishna". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The foster mother of Lord Krishna

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yoshoda

What does Yoshoda mean?

Yoshoda is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The foster mother of Lord Krishna".

How popular is Yoshoda?

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Brother names that go with Yoshoda

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Yoshoda

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Yoshoda.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Yo (यो)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 2
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Yo” suit babies born in Mula nakshatra (pada 2), 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 Yoshoda

Yoshoda means "The foster mother of Lord Krishna" — these names share that spirit.

Elijah — "A prophet whose name means 'The Lord is my God', representing strong faith and divine protection." (Hebrew)
Matthew — "A gift of the Lord, based on the biblical apostle who recorded the life of Jesus." (Hebrew)

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