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Yashas
Pronounced YAH-shus /ˈjɑː.ʃəs/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit yashas, 'fame; glory; renown'. The word appears widely in Indian names — Yash, Yashas, Yashvi — and is used as a given name in India and in Indian families abroad.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Yashas comes straight from the Sanskrit word yashas, 'fame; glory; renown', a term found throughout classical Indian literature. Names built on it — Yash, Yashas, Yashwant — are common in India, and families carry them abroad. It is a name that wishes a child a good name in the fullest sense (said 'YAH-shus').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar in Indian families.
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What does the name Yashas mean?
Yashas is a Sanskrit word meaning 'fame; glory; renown', the root behind the popular name Yash.
How do you pronounce Yashas?
It's said YAH-shus /ˈjɑː.ʃəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yashas a boy or girl name?
Yashas is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Yashas?
Yashas is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.