Yudhistira
/Y-UH-D-HH-IH-S-T-IH-R-AA/
Steady-in-battle (Mahabharata via Javanese wayang) — Yudhistira (Indonesian-Javanese, from Sanskrit Yudhiṣṭhira 'steady in battle') is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. In Javanese wayang shadow-puppet theater, Yudhistira is celebrated as the embodiment of dharma-righteousness — his only flaw was a single lie at Kurukshetra.
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Yes — Yudhistira is a Hindu boy name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Steady-in-battle (Mahabharata via Javanese wayang) — Yudhistira (Indonesian-Javanese, from Sanskrit Yudhiṣṭhira 'steady in battle') is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. In Javanese wayang shadow-puppet theater, Yudhistira is celebrated as the embodiment of dharma-righteousness — his only flaw was a single lie at Kurukshetra.”.
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Meaning & origin
Yudhistira is a boy's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Steady-in-battle (Mahabharata via Javanese wayang) — Yudhistira (Indonesian-Javanese, from Sanskrit Yudhiṣṭhira 'steady in battle') is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. In Javanese wayang shadow-puppet theater, Yudhistira is celebrated as the embodiment of dharma-righteousness — his only flaw was a single lie at Kurukshetra." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Indonesian, Javanese, Indian, American, British families, Yudhistira carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Yudhistira's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Yudhistira opens with “Yu.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Yudhistira's birth-star reading →What does Yudhistira's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Yudhistira resonates in either tradition.
Yudhistira's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Yudhistira's full reading →
Does Yudhistira go with your family's names?
Yudhistira breaks into 10 sounds: /Y-UH-D-HH-IH-S-T-IH-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Yudhistira sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Yudhistira beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Yudhistira — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Yudhistira
If Yudhistira resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indonesian families
Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Yudhistira
What does the name Yudhistira mean?
Yudhistira means "Steady-in-battle (Mahabharata via Javanese wayang) — Yudhistira (Indonesian-Javanese, from Sanskrit Yudhiṣṭhira 'steady in battle') is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. In Javanese wayang shadow-puppet theater, Yudhistira is celebrated as the embodiment of dharma-righteousness — his only flaw was a single lie at Kurukshetra.." It is a boy name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Yudhistira a boy or girl name?
Yudhistira is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Yudhistira?
Yudhistira is of Indonesian origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indonesian, Javanese, Indian families.
Is Yudhistira a Hindu name?
Yes. Yudhistira is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Indonesian origin.
What does Yudhistira mean in Indonesian?
Yudhistira originates from Indonesian, where it means "Steady-in-battle (Mahabharata via Javanese wayang) — Yudhistira (Indonesian-Javanese, from Sanskrit Yudhiṣṭhira 'steady in battle') is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. In Javanese wayang shadow-puppet theater, Yudhistira is celebrated as the embodiment of dharma-righteousness — his only flaw was a single lie at Kurukshetra.."
What are common nicknames for Yudhistira?
Common short forms of Yudhistira include Yudha.
What is the numerology of Yudhistira?
Yudhistira has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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