Yashodhara
Yashodhara is a Buddhist girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Bearer of glory”.
| Meaning | Bearer of glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | यशोधरा |
| Pronunciation | yuh-shoh-DHUH-raa |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Yashodhara
Yashodhara joins yashas, 'glory', with dhara, 'holding' or 'bearing'. She was the wife of Prince Siddhartha before he left the palace to become the Buddha, and the mother of their son Rahula. Buddhist sources say she later became a nun. Her story of patience and loss has inspired poems and plays, including Maithili Sharan Gupt's Hindi epic Yashodhara.
Is Yashodhara a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism, Yashodhara is honoured as the Buddha's wife who later joined the monastic order. The name is also used by Hindu families for its Sanskrit meaning.
How popular is Yashodhara?
Uncommon but known in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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Spellings and variants of Yashodhara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yashodhara mean?
Yashodhara means 'Bearer of glory'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Yashodhara a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism, Yashodhara is honoured as the Buddha's wife who later joined the monastic order. The name is also used by Hindu families for its Sanskrit meaning.
How do you pronounce Yashodhara?
Yashodhara is pronounced yuh-shoh-DHUH-raa.
Is Yashodhara a boy or girl name?
Yashodhara is usually a girl name.