Yashoda

The name Yashoda (Sanskrit यशोदा) is a female first name that translates to 'the giver of glory or honor'. It derives from the Sanskrit word yáśas (यशस्), which means 'glory, honor, esteem, splendor', and dā́ (दा), which stands for 'giver'. In Hinduism, Yashoda is revered as the foster mother of Krishna and the wife of Nanda.

What does the name Yashoda mean?

Yashoda is a female first name meaning 'the giver of glory or honor'. This name has its roots in Sanskrit, where yáśas (यशस्) means 'glory, honor, esteem, splendor' and dā́ (दा) means 'giver'. In Hindu tradition, Yashoda is regarded as the foster mother of Krishna as well as the wife of Nanda. The name is primarily common in India and is often transcribed as Yasoda.

Where does the name Yashoda come from?

The name Yashoda has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the giver of glory or honor'.

How do you pronounce Yashoda?

Ja-scho-da

Popularity

In Germany, Yashoda is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Yashoda ranks 11,574th.

Famous people

• Yashoda Mendis (Sri Lankan cricketer)
• Yashoda Wimaladharma (Sri Lankan actress)