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Yadav

Pronunciation /YAD-av/

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“modern”

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8
The Achiever
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GenderBoy
OriginIndian
Starting soundYa
Numerology8 · The Achiever
Name-based RashiDhanu (Sagittarius)
Traditional gemstoneYellow Sapphire
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Y → Dhanu (Sagittarius)
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Meaning of Yadav

Yadav is a boy name of Indian origin, popular among Indian families. It means “a modern name”.

Yadav's Style

Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Yadav at a Glance

Popularity
73/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
27/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Yadav is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Yadav Popularity Graph

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#95#122#1492015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#95

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Yad Yada Yady

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Yadav Name Profile

Meaningmodern
OriginIndian
GenderBoy Name
First LetterY
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score73/100

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