Yama Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yama Name at a Glance

Name	Yama
Meaning	God of death.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Yama Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yama means “God of death”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yama Name Origin

Our database records Yama under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yama a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yama is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yama

When considering Yama for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.