Rigveda
ऋग्वेद
An ancient collection of Vedic hymns containing divine, personal, and poetic names.
Sacred Texts translation of the Rigveda
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Divine · Pan-Indian
Yama
Restrainer
Sanskrit · Pan-Indian
A Sanskrit name connected with vedic deity and the values of justice, discipline.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Yama
- Source
- Rigveda
- Role
- Vedic deity
Yama is included in this India-focused archive through vedic deity and its place in Sanskrit or related cultural usage. This concise account is designed to remain distinct from universal claims across communities.
The name is encountered within Pan-Indian and wider Indian contexts. Spellings, pronunciation, and associations can vary by language, family, and living tradition.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
Source trail
Where this story appears
Vedic Sanskrit · Devanagari
Editorial method
Prototype entry.
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