Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, Yamunan is the goddess of the Yamuna River, a sacred river in India.
Spiritual meaning
Represents divine femininity and purity.
Language details
यमुनान
Goddess Yamuna
यमुनान
यमुना नदी
யமுனான்
யமுனா நதி
యమునాన్
యమునా నది
Yamunan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of the Yamuna River
Yamunan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of the Yamuna River
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Yuh-moo-nuhn
[jəˈmuːnɑːn]
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Yamunan" holds significant cultural importance in Indian society as it is associated with the revered Yamuna River, considered one of the seven sacred rivers in Hinduism. Sacred texts like the Vedas and epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana have numerous references to this mighty river and the goddess who presides over it.
In Hinduism, the goddess Yamunan, represented by the Yamuna River, embodies the virtues of purity, nurturing, and protection. She is revered as the sister of the god Yama, the god of death, and is believed to purify and cleanse the soul. The river, like the deity, is believed to have the power to absolve one of their sins and bestow blessings and prosperity.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit यमुना (yamunā) • Not found in Vedas or Upanishads.
Historical references
Historical records show that Yamuna River named after the goddess Yamuna. The name Yamunan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
circa 3000 BCE - present
Historical records show that Yamuna mentioned in the Mahabharata as a daughter of Surya and a sister of Yama and Yami. The name Yamunan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
circa 400 BCE
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