👦 Yayati — Name Meaning & Origin

Yayati

“A king of the lunar dynasty”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraJyeshtha (pada 2) · syllable “Ya”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters6 · starts with Y
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Yayati?

Yayati means "A king of the lunar dynasty" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Yayati a boy or girl name?

Yayati is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Yayati from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yayati?

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

What is the lucky number for Yayati?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Yayati adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

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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