Jodha

Jodha is a personal name of Indian origin, used in northern India and especially in Rajasthan. It appears as a given name for individuals and is sometimes part of longer names or titles.

The exact etymology of Jodha is uncertain in historical sources, but the name is widely treated as a traditional Indian given name in Rajput and other communities in the region.

Historically, Jodha is associated with Jodhabai (also spelled Jodha Bai), the wife of Mughal emperor Akbar. Tradition identifies her as a Rajput princess from Amber (present-day Rajasthan). In popular culture, the name appears in the 2008 film Jodhaa Akbar, where she is depicted as Jodhaa Bai. Modern scholarship notes that the historical evidence for Jodhabai’s identity and marriage is limited and subject to interpretation.

Today, Jodha continues to be used as a given name in India and among the diaspora, though it is less common than many other contemporary names.