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Yamuna

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Pronounced YAH-moo-nah /ˈjɑ.mu.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Yamuna, 'the twin' (linked to yama, 'twin'); the Hindu goddess of the river Yamuna, sister of Yama and daughter of the sun; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The twin; the river Yamuna: Yamuna is the Hindu river-goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YAH-moo-nah'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Yamuna, 'the twin' (linked to yama, 'twin'); the Hindu goddess of the river Yamuna, sister of Yama and daughter of the sun; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Yamuna comes from the Sanskrit Yamuna, 'the twin' (linked to yama, 'twin'); the Hindu goddess of the river Yamuna (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'YAH-moo-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-sacred-river at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yamuna is 'the twin' in Sanskrit (linked to yama, 'twin') — the goddess of the sacred river Yamuna, sister of Yama and daughter of the sun — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'YAH-moo-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Yamuna — Hindu mythology; goddess

Variations

JamunaYumna

Nicknames

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Ganga— a fellow Hindu river-goddess
Lakshmi— a companion Hindu goddess
Radha— a sound-adjacent Hindu figure
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yamuna mean?

Yamuna is Sanskrit for 'the twin' (from yama); the goddess of the sacred river Yamuna. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Yamuna?

It's said YAH-moo-nah /ˈjɑ.mu.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yamuna a boy or girl name?

Yamuna is a girl's name.

How popular is Yamuna?

Yamuna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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