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Female Name

Yami

Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

first humans
Hinduism
isograms
siblings
twins
unity

Writing Systems

यमीSanskrit
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
modern80%
youthful100%
upper class100%
strange140%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Yami means 'twin' in Sanskrit. In Vedic texts, Yami is recognized as the first woman, the twin sister of Yama, the god of death. Over time, Yami became associated with the river goddess Yamuna, a sacred river in Hinduism and a significant tributary of the Ganges. Yamuna is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess and is considered one of the eight principal consorts of Krishna, known as the Ashtabharya. The name Yami, therefore, carries deep cultural and religious significance, symbolizing bo...

Etymology

Original Form:

Yami

Evolution:

From Yami (twin) to Yamuna (river goddess)

Source:

Vedic texts and later Hindu scriptures

Related Names

yama

Root

Yama

Masculine Form

Yami

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