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Yashoda: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“giver of fame; the foster-mother of Krishna”

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یشودا

यशोदा

Yashoda (یشودا, Sanskrit यशोदा) is a Hindu girl’s name that means “giver of fame; the foster-mother of Krishna”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, yaśodā.

Yashoda at a glance

Meaning: giver of fame; the foster-mother of Krishna
Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: ya-sho-da
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: Y · ی

Meaning of Yashoda

In English: giver of fame; the foster-mother of Krishna
اردو میں معنی: شہرت دینے والی، کرشن کی پالنے والی ماں

Origin and history of Yashoda

Sanskrit yaśodā, 'giver of fame'.

Base wordSanskrit yaśodā

How to say and write Yashoda

Say it: ya-sho-da3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Yashoda
Urdu: یشودا
Original script: यशोदा
Themes: Honour

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Questions about the name Yashoda

What does the name Yashoda mean?

Yashoda means “giver of fame; the foster-mother of Krishna”. In Urdu: شہرت دینے والی، کرشن کی پالنے والی ماں. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Yashoda a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Yashoda is a girl’s name.

Is Yashoda a Hindu name?

Yes. Yashoda is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit yaśodā, 'giver of fame'.

How do you pronounce Yashoda?

Say it “ya-sho-da”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Yashoda in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Yashoda is written یشودا. In its original script: यशोदा.

Is the meaning of Yashoda verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.