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A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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"A cosmic age or era in Hindu cosmology; one of four great cycles of time (Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali)"
"In Japanese: gentle and elegant (侑雅) or brave and refined (勇雅)"
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Browse nicknames →Yuga first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 10 babies have been named Yuga in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yuga is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,806 for boy names in the US .
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Yuga is a boy name with Hindu, Indian, and Japanese origins . The name means "A cosmic age or era in Hindu cosmology; one of four great cycles of time (Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali)" in Sanskrit .
Yuga is currently ranked #33,806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yuga has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Yuga include Yu. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yuga include Yug . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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