Yashodhan
Yashodhan (यशोधन) is a Hindu boy name meaning “One whose wealth is fame”.
Yashodhan (यशोधन) is a Hindu boy name meaning “One whose wealth is fame”.
Yashodhan means “One whose wealth is fame”. Yashodhan (यशोधन · యశోధన్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “One whose wealth is fame”. It is formed from yaśas (fame), dhana (wealth). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “य” falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, within Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio).
Yashodhan name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Yashodhan |
|---|---|
| Meaning | One whose wealth is fame |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | yaśas (fame) + dhana (wealth) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | यशोधन |
| Telugu | యశోధన్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | yaśodhana |
| Pronunciation | Ya-sho-dhan |
| First syllable | य |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Numerology | 5 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Yashodhan
Yashodhan is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- yaśas — fame
- dhana — wealth
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Yashodhan
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “य” of Yashodhan falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Yashodhan
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): यशोधन
- Telugu: యశోధన్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): yaśodhana
How to pronounce Yashodhan
Say it as “Ya-sho-dhan” — 3 spoken syllables.
Yashodhan is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Yashodhan
Yashansh, Yashas, Yashaskar, Yashovarman, Yuvanashva, Yajnadatta
Yashodhan: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Yashodhan?
Yashodhan means “One whose wealth is fame”. It is formed from yaśas (fame), dhana (wealth).
Is Yashodhan a traditional or a modern name?
Yashodhan is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Yashodhan written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): यशोधन. In Telugu: యశోధన్. Sanskrit transliteration: yaśodhana.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yashodhan?
Its first syllable “य” falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2) and Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Yashodhan?
5 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Yashodhan — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One whose wealth is fame
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yashodhan mean?
Yashodhan is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One whose wealth is fame”.
Is Yashodhan a boy or girl name?
Yashodhan is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yashodhan?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Yashodhan aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Yashodhan?
The Chaldean name number of Yashodhan is 5.
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