👦 Yadu — Name Meaning & Origin

Yadu

“Son of Yayati; Ancestor of the Yadavas”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraJyeshtha (pada 2) · syllable “Ya”
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters4 · starts with Y
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Yadu?

Yadu means "Son of Yayati; Ancestor of the Yadavas" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Yadu a boy or girl name?

Yadu is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Yadu from?

Yadu is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Yadu?

By its first syllable "Ya", Yadu belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Yadu?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Yadu adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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