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Yudhistira name meaning
“steadfast on the battlefield”
Yudhistira is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning steadfast on the battlefield. It combines yudhi, meaning in battle, with sthira, meaning steadfast. The name is a variant of Yudhishthira, a figure in the Mahabharata, and Yudistira is another related spelling of the name.
What does Yudhistira mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Yudhistira
A variant of Yudhishthira, a Mahabharata figure, from Sanskrit yudhi, meaning in battle, and sthira, meaning steadfast.
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Name combinations with Yudhistira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yudhistira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Rakha: elder sibling
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
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Meaning of each word
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
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Yudhistira Pradipta
Meaning of each word
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Surjadi Yudhistira Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Surjadi: the sun
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Yudhistira Panut
Meaning of each word
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
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Meaning of each word
- Yudhistira: steadfast on the battlefield
- Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Mada: intoxication or intense passion
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How to pronounce Yudhistira
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /judhistira/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦝꦶꦱ꧀ꦠꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮓ᮪ᮠᮤᮞ᮪ᮒᮤᮛ |
Is Yudhistira a boy’s name?
Yes, Yudhistira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yudhistira ranks #1,257 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Yudhistira
- Yudhistira ANM Massardi · b. 1954
- Yudhistira Firmansyah · b. 1985
- Yudhistira Ikhsan Permana
- Yudhistira Ikhsan Pramana · b. 1979
- Yudhistira Midyahwan
FAQ about the name Yudhistira
What is the meaning of Yudhistira?
Yudhistira means steadfast on the battlefield. A variant of Yudhishthira, a Mahabharata figure, from Sanskrit yudhi, meaning in battle, and sthira, meaning steadfast.
Is Yudhistira a boy’s name?
Yes, Yudhistira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yudhistira?
Yudhistira is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Yudhistira have?
Yudhistira has 4 syllables (Yud-his-ti-ra) and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Yudhistira?
Yudhistira ranks #1,257 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yudhistira?
Other spellings: Yudistira.
What full names go well with Yudhistira?
Some ideas: Yudhistira Rakha Guruh; Yudhistira Ganesha Manggala; Yudhistira Pradipta.
Famous people named Yudhistira?
Notable people named Yudhistira include Yudhistira ANM Massardi, Yudhistira Firmansyah, Yudhistira Ikhsan Permana.
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