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