Female and male names starting with the letter "Y" .
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YIANA
FeminineYiana, of Greek origin, means 'graced by God'.
YIANNA
FeminineCharming Greek name derived from "Ianni," meaning "God is gracious.
YIANNI
MasculineFriendly Greek diminutive of Ioannis, meaning "God is gracious".
YIANNIS
MasculineHistoric Greek masculine given name with unknown etymology and meaning, possibly derived from the Greek word "iani" meaning "violet". It has been used in Greece since ancient times and was popular during the Byzantine Empire. Saint John Chrysostom is a famous historical figure associated with this name. Today, Yiannis remains popular in Greece and internationally recognized due to notable figures like Yiannis Mouzalas and Yiannis Ritsos.
YICEL
FeminineDistinctive Spanish name derived from the word 'ice', carrying a warm aura despite its cold association.
YICHEN
FeminineChinese boys' name meaning "one seven/nine," with "yi" representing one and "chen" referring to the seventh Earthly Branch.
YICHEN
MasculineChinese given name meaning "Morning One", composed of characters "一" (yī) representing unity and "晨" (chén) symbolizing freshness and new beginnings.
YICHENG
MasculineTraditional Chinese male name meaning 'the first to bring prosperity', symbolizing success and wisdom.
YIDA
MasculineHebrew name meaning "knowledge" or "to know," popular among Jewish communities since ancient times, associated with intelligence and wisdom.
YIDDY
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from 'Yid', meaning 'Jew'. It's often used as a nickname or diminutive of Jewish names like Yitzchak.
YIDEL
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "Jew," popular in 19th-century Russian and Polish Jewish communities.
YIDES
FeminineUncommon name with unknown origins; its meaning remains largely unexplored.
YIDI
MasculineRare Chinese name composed of 'Yi', meaning 'one' or 'first', signifying uniqueness, and 'Di', meaning 'ground' or 'earth', representing stability.
YIDIS
FeminineHebrew origin name meaning 'praises' or 'praise the Lord', derived from the word 'yadid' meaning beloved.
YIEN
MasculineRare Vietnamese given name derived from "yên," meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil." Traditionally used for both sexes, it's often chosen to convey serenity.
YIESHA
FeminineRare yet profound Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "deliverance," derived from the word "yesha." It has deep roots in Jewish history and culture, associated with divine redemption and mentioned in several places in the Old Testament.
YIFAN
FeminineAncient Chinese name from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) meaning "unique square," given to encourage exceptional individuality.
YIFAN
MasculineChinese name meaning "one who multiplies" or "abundant," derived from characters "一" (yī) and "繁" (fán). It symbolizes prosperity and abundance in Chinese culture.
YIFEI
FeminineChinese unisex given name meaning 'one who brings forth righteousness.'
YIGIT
MasculineTurkish name meaning "brave" or "courageous," associated with heroic figures in Ottoman Empire history and Turkish literature.
YIHAN
MasculineChinese given name composed of "righteousness" (义) and "heart" (心), signifying honesty and compassion.
YIHAN
FeminineModern Chinese given name created by the parents of prominent swimmer Wu Yihan. Its meaning, likely related to achievement or excellence, is uncertain but positive.
YIHAO
MasculineTraditional Chinese boy's name meaning "the first good one".
YIHENG
MasculineChinese name meaning "constantly one," derived from characters Yi (one) and Heng (constant).
YILDA
FeminineHebrew name meaning "to know," derived from the verb "yada.
YILDIZ
FeminineTurkish given name derived from "yildiz," meaning "star." It's often used for both boys and girls in Turkey, carrying historical significance from the Ottoman Empire as a symbol of destined greatness.
YILIA
FeminineMongolian unisex name that means "the one who is beautiful".
YILIN
FeminineChinese name meaning "harmony in nature," derived from the characters for "one" (一) and "forest" (林). It signifies unity with nature and has been bestowed upon notable figures like actress Yilin Sun and pianist Yilin Chen throughout history.
YILIN
MasculineChinese name meaning "unique forest", consisting of characters "yi" (one in a million) and "lin" (forest), popular among scholarly families historically and today globally.
YIMI
MasculineUnique African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria meaning 'may it come to pass,' signifying hope and anticipation.
YIMING
MasculineChinese unisex given name derived from "Yi" (righteousness) and "Ming" (name), translating to "Righteous Name".
YIMO
FeminineUnique Chinese name that combines the meanings "with" or "using" ( Yi) and "silent" or "mute" (Mo), signifying someone who is quietly composed yet able to connect others in unity. It has been used throughout history, notably by poet Yimo Yan during the Tang Dynasty.
YIN
FeminineThe name Yin originates from ancient Chinese philosophy, Taoism, representing feminine, passive energy.
YINA
FeminineSpanish-derived name with Hebrew origins, meaning "he will be answered" or "he will judge.
YINESSA
MasculineUnique and beautiful Spanish name meaning 'chaste' or 'pure', popularized by Isabel Allende's novel "De Amor y de Sombra".
YINESSA
FeminineUnique Basque name derived from "ini", meaning "mother". It translates to "mother's daughter" and carries a deep sense of heritage, celebrating maternal bonds and family pride.
YING
MasculineTraditional Chinese female name derived from the character '英', meaning 'heroic' or 'brave'.
YING
FeminineHistoric Chinese female given name meaning "meeting" or "greeting," derived from the character 迎, composed of 亻 (person) and 迎 (meet/greet). Associated with notable figures like Empress Wu Zetian, Ying has been used in literature and remains popular today for its positive connotations.
YINING
FeminineYining, a Manchu origin Chinese unisex name, means "calm" or "peaceful," composed of 'yi' (一) meaning "one" and 'ning' (宁) meaning "quiet.
YINON
MasculineHebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "understanding," originally given to boys born into families valuing harmony and wisdom.