Yama

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
In Hindi, Yama means "lord of death" or "god of death", while in Japanese, it means "mountain".
Scripts(How to write)
In Hindi, Yama is written as यम. In Japanese, it is written in kanji as 山.
यम(Sanskrit)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Yama varies by region and culture. In India, it is more commonly given to boys than girls and is not ranked among the top 1000 names. In Japan, Yama is not a popular given name but is often used as a surname.

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Cartoon of Yama

Yama Name meanings & History

The name Yama has origins in both Hindi and Japanese cultures. In Hindi, Yama means "lord of death" or "god of death", while in Japanese, it means "mountain". Means "twin" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu god of death. He is also regarded as the first mortal being, or in other words, the first person to die. This name is related to Persian Jam. Yama can be used as both a first and last name. It is a meaningful name that can be given to a child of any background, particularly those who have an interest in aspects of Indian or Japanese culture.

Zodiac Sign of Yama: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yama:

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Action

M: Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Memory,Manipulative,Mother

Yama is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Yama (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "Restrainer," "Controller," "God of Death"

Scripts: یما(Pashto)
यम (Sanskrit)


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Cartoon of Yama

Description: "Restrainer," "Controller," "God of Death". Pashto form of Jam. The name Yama is mostly used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, but can be used by anyone looking for a unique and meaningful name.

Related Names to Yama

Yami, Yamuna, Yamato, Yamir

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