Yogesh
Yogesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of yoga”.
| Meaning | Lord of yoga |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | योगेश |
| Pronunciation | yoh-GAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Yogesh
Yogesh joins yoga with isha, 'lord', meaning 'master of yoga'. The title is applied to Shiva, the great yogi of the Himalayas, and to Krishna, who is called Yogeshvara in the Bhagavad Gita. The name was very popular for Indian boys born from the 1960s to the 1980s. It is the base of the longer form Yogeshwar.
Is Yogesh a Hindu name?
Yogesh is a Hindu name honouring Shiva or Krishna as supreme masters of yoga and spiritual discipline.
How popular is Yogesh?
Very common in India, especially among men born in the late twentieth century.
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Spellings and variants of Yogesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yogesh mean?
Yogesh means 'Lord of yoga'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Yogesh a Hindu name?
Yogesh is a Hindu name honouring Shiva or Krishna as supreme masters of yoga and spiritual discipline.
How do you pronounce Yogesh?
Yogesh is pronounced yoh-GAYSH.
Is Yogesh a boy or girl name?
Yogesh is usually a boy name.