Yug sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Yug, Yog, and Yuv are the closest matches by sound. Most share Yug's Indian-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"cosmic era, age, epoch"
"devoted hawk, Guru's falcon"
"unconquerable, invincible"
"the philosophical principle of unity of self and universe"
"part of the divine light"
"ray of light, divine portion"
"divine, godlike (Sanskrit)"
"all, without gaps"
"horse-like, swift"
"one who has accomplished their goal"
"guide, protector"
"ornament for the arm (anga = limb, da = of)"
"one with steady wisdom"
"young man, person in prime of life"
"slayer of the demon Keshi"
"unchanging, eternal"
"pilot, one who steers"
"innovative, young"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Yug — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Sanskrit origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Yug.
Rhythm: Yug is a 1-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.