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Youth, Joy
Pronunciation: YOU-v
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Yuv is a unisex name from Hindu origin meaning "Youth". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: YOU-v. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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युव
युवान् (yuvan) = young, youth
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
YOU-v
IPA
ʝʊʋ
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name 'Yuv' is mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, where it denotes 'the beloved son' or 'the prince'.
circa 400 BCE
Another reference to 'Yuv' can be found in the 12th century Sanskrit play 'Natakamala' (Garland of Plays) by the poet Bhasa. Here, 'Yuv' is used to denote 'the young hero'.
12th century CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
युव
युवान् (yuvan) = young, youth
युव
युवा (yuvaa) = youth, young man
யுவ்
�� Youth
యుబ్
యుద్ధ
Yuv
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Youth, Joy
Yuv
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Youth, Joy
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