Female and male names starting with the letter "Y" .

African origin given name derived from Igbo culture in Nigeria, meaning "The journey has been good." It symbolizes positivity and prosperity, and is associated with strong willpower and resilience.

French origin name derived from 'joyeuse', meaning joyous or happy, first recorded in the 12th century and popularized during the Middle Ages for its positive connotation.

Unique and beautiful African-origin name derived from Swahili, translating to "beauty" or "beautiful one".

Lively Spanish-origin name inspired by the toy yoyo's energetic nature and joyful entertainment value.

Distinctive Latin American female name derived from Josefina, meaning "God shall increase." It originated in Spain and has been used throughout Latin America for centuries.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from "yara," meaning "to dream" or "dreamer." It symbolizes creativity and imagination.

Unique Hispanic feminine given name derived from the Spanish name Ysidro, which is a contraction of the Latin phrase "hic iacet Isidor" meaning "here lies Isidore." It means "gift equally distributed," suggesting an equal measure of desirable qualities or characteristics.

Rare, distinctive given name of Greek origin, derived from "Eiris," meaning "sea." It is associated with sea nymphs or sirens in Greek mythology, popularized by Gustave Flaubert's novel "Three Tales." Despite no historical figures carrying this name, its Greek origin and mythological connection make it an uncommon yet captivating choice for girls.

Hebrew origin and means "God is my salvation.

Spanish variant of Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew and meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise.

Captivating Spanish name derived from Isabel, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise.

Unique, beautiful Spanish name derived from the Hebrew Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise.

Distinctive feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath," derived from the biblical Isabel, wife of Manasseh. It holds rich historical and cultural significance, associated with notable figures like Queen Isabel of France.

Distinctive feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Germanic 'Isabel' via 'Isabella'. Its meaning, "devoted to God" or "noble", reflects its Latin roots 'is' (God) and 'bella' (beautiful). Though associated with historical figures like Isabella of Castile, Ysabella stands independently as a captivating choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name.

Captivating French name derived from the Occitan word "isabel·la," meaning "God is my oath.

Rare Basque-origin given name meaning "small.

Captivating Spanish name of Basque origin, derived from Izarbe meaning 'she who has many stars'.

Rare, Spanish-derived given name meaning 'nature' in Basque, popularized by Edmond Rostand's 1900 play 'L'Aiglon'.

Spanish origin name derived from "yedra," meaning ivy, symbolizing robustness and adaptability.

Unique Basque girl's name composed of "Iz", meaning star, and "Alaia", meaning joyful, translating to "star of joy".

Unique Spanish female name with roots tracing back to the ancient Roman family name "Ysenius," derived from the Latin word "Isenus" meaning "from Isana," an Italian river goddess.

Unique, feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque word "Isidor," meaning "gift of Isis," an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with fertility and motherhood.

Unique Spanish given name derived from the Hebrew name Isidor, meaning "gift of Isis", the Egyptian goddess of magic, fertility, and wisdom.

Distinctive Latin-derived given name meaning "gift of Isis," an ancient Egyptian goddess.

Rare Spanish name derived from Latin Isidor, meaning "gift of Isis", with historical significance tracing back to Saint Isidore of Seville, a 7th-century bishop and scholar, and cultural recognition from George Bizet's opera "Carmen".

Rare Hebrew name meaning "woman," historically associated with King David's warriors and Spanish royalty like King Ysmael I. Today, it remains distinctive and often symbolizes strength and intelligence.

Distinctive female name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Iseabail', meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is my salvation'. It has a rich history and was popular among Scottish nobility.

Hebrew name meaning "Israel" or "he who struggles with God," referring to biblical patriarch Jacob.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "strong as God," associated with strength and resilience in Hebrew culture.

Ancient Chinese name derived from 'solely', often associated with legendary ruler Yu the Great, symbolizing unity and achievement.

Unisex Japanese given name derived from the kanji character for 'bow', symbolizing strength and power.

The name Yuan originates from Chinese, derived from the character 袁, signifying 'attendant' or 'retinue', implying accompaniment and support.

Yuan, a traditional Chinese name, means 'origin' or 'source'.

Yuba, of Indian origin, means 'young' or 'youthful' in Sanskrit, and is also the name of one of Hinduism's seven enlightened sages.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "stream" or "brook," associated with the biblical figure who was the father of Jubal, inventor of musical instruments.

Rare Hebrew given name meaning "God is my abundance.

Yubin, of Korean origin, means 'possession of a mythical creature', with a history dating back to the Three Kingdoms period and notable bearers such as Yubin Choe.

Male Korean name composed of the characters for 'rain' and 'empty', translating to 'Empty Rain'.

Chinese given name derived from "Yu" (remainder) and "Chen" (dawn), signifying "remaining dawn".

Chinese name with historical significance, combining 'Yu' (remaining) and 'Chen' (time), wishing abundance, punctuality, and diligence.