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Yadav Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "yadav" is "lord krishna's descendant", and is used often for "boys".

Name
yadav
Meaning
lord krishna's descendant
Pronunciation
yah-dav
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Yadav Name Details

Yadav is a surname commonly used in India, particularly among the Yadav caste. The surname traces its origins to Lord Krishna, who belonged to the Yadu dynasty. Yadav is derived from the term 'Yadava', which means 'descendant of Yadu'. Lord Krishna, as per Hindu mythology, was born in the Yadav community and his descendants later adopted Yadav as their surname. Today, Yadav is one of the most prevalent surnames in India and is widely associated with the Yadav community, which is primarily engaged in farming and agriculture.

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