Find out how popular the first name Yashoda has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yashoda by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Yashoda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yashoda.

The history of the first name Yashoda

Yashoda is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "yashas" meaning glory or fame, and "da" meaning to give or bestow. The name is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period in India, around the 2nd millennium BCE.

In Hindu mythology, Yashoda was the foster mother of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu. She is revered for her unconditional love, nurturing, and care towards Krishna, whom she raised as her own son. The name Yashoda is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Bhagavata Purana and the Harivamsa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yashoda was in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Yashoda is mentioned as the wife of Nanda, the cowherd chief, and the foster mother of Krishna.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yashoda. One of the most famous was Yashoda Devi (1626-1705), a Hindu mystic and saint from Bengal, India, who was revered for her spiritual teachings and devotion to Lord Krishna.

Another prominent Yashoda was Yashoda Bai (1892-1976), an Indian social worker and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975.

In the field of literature, Yashoda Devi (1868-1938) was a renowned Bengali writer and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and women's empowerment.

Yashoda Reddy (1890-1989) was an Indian educationist and social reformer who established several schools and educational institutions in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Yashoda Ghosh (1923-2011) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who was a leading exponent of the Kathak dance form and played a pivotal role in its revival and promotion.

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