Yugan

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Yugan Pronunciation

Yugan is pronounced YOO-gun /ˈju.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Tamil, linked to yuga, 'an age, an era, an epoch' (also 'a yoke, a union'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An age; an era: Yugan is linked to the Sanskrit yuga — 'an age'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'YOO-gun').

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Origin LowSanskrit, Tamil

MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Tamil, linked to yuga, 'an age, an era, an epoch' (also 'a yoke, a union'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6157 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Yugan comes from Sanskrit and Tamil, linked to yuga, 'an age, an era, an epoch' (the great cycles of time in Hindu cosmology) — and also 'a yoke, a union' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural South Indian name (said 'YOO-gun'; nickname Yug).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian, especially Tamil, families. Rare, an-age-or-era at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Yuga means 'an age, an era, an epoch' in Sanskrit (and 'a yoke, a union') — Yugan is a Tamil/Sanskrit name built on it, crisp and cultural (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YOO-gun').

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Sanskrit/Tamil references — yuga — routes layered

Variations

YugenYuvan

Nicknames

Yug

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Hindu Tamil

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yugan?

Yugan is pronounced YOO-gun (/ˈju.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Yugan said aloud.

How do you say Yugan?

Yugan is said YOO-gun (/ˈju.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Yugan said aloud.

What does the name Yugan mean?

Yugan is linked to the Sanskrit yuga, 'an age, an era' (also 'a yoke, a union'); the routes are layered.

Is Yugan a boy or girl name?

Yugan is a boy's name.

How popular is Yugan?

Yugan is a rare name in the U.S.