About Yama
The name "Yama" is of Sanskrit origin and holds significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian religions. In Hindu mythology, Yama is the god of death and the ruler of the underworld. He is responsible for judging the souls of the deceased and determining their fate in the afterlife. Yama is often depicted as a dark-skinned deity with a fierce appearance, wielding a mace and riding a buffalo. The name "Yama" is associated with concepts of death, justice, and the cycle of life and death.
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Most individuals with the name Yama are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Yama in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.