At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eldest; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Vedic astrology
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JYAYSH-tuh
Jyeshtha is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “eldest; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Vedic astrology”. It appears in our list of 225+ Hindu Baby Girl Names — Melodious, Sacred, and Full of Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Jyeshtha
Meaning: Eldest; also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Vedic astrology.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Jyeshtha
JYAYSH-tuhIPA /ˈdʒjeɪʃtə/
Popularity of Jyeshtha
Jyeshtha doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Jyeshtha
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