Save Gender Feminine Usage Indian Pronounced Pron. YAH-moo [key] Other Forms FormsYamuna (F), Yami (F), Yam (M) Meaning & History Hindu. The most common name of a river in India also known as Yamuna or possibly Yami; the name of the river is taken from a Hindu goddess of the same name. The goddess has a brother named "Yam" (YAHM).