Female and male names starting with the letter "Y" .
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YUMIN
MasculineChinese female given name meaning 'beautiful and elegant'.
YUMIRA
FeminineBeautiful and unique Japanese name composed of "yumi" (bow) and "ra" (leaf), signifying grace and growth.
YUMNA
FeminineArabic girls' name meaning "good fortune" or "happiness".
YUN
MasculineChinese name meaning "cloud," associated with lightness and freedom in Chinese culture. It was historically popular among the aristocracy and remains modern today.
YUN
FeminineCaptivating Chinese name meaning 'cloud', symbolizing good fortune and creativity.
YUNA
FeminineJapanese girls' name derived from "由" (yu) meaning 'to follow' and "菜" (na) meaning 'vegetables', gaining global popularity through media like figure skating champ Yuna Kim and Final Fantasy's character Yuna.
YUNALESCA
FeminineRare and intriguing given name of unknown origin, with theories suggesting Latin or Slavic roots but no widely accepted meaning.
YUNAY
MasculineThe Korean origin name Yunay, composed of 'cloud' and 'last', symbolizes finality in harmony.
YUNEICY
FeminineNigerian Igbo name meaning 'happy child'.
YUNEISY
FeminineCharming Spanish unisex name derived from "junio," meaning June in English, traditionally given to children born during this month but can be used year-round.
YUNES
MasculinePersian-origin name, meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace and wisdom, inspired by historical figures like Yunes the Magician from Shahnameh and poet Yunes Emadi.
YUNET
FeminineAfrican origin name from Nigeria's Igbo people, translating to "child born during hardship," symbolizing strength and resilience in challenging times.
YUNETH
FeminineCaptivating Spanish girl's name derived from 'yunco', meaning wild fig tree.
YUNG
MasculineUncommon yet striking male given name of Asian origin, derived from ancient Chinese culture and literature. Its roots trace back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), where it was associated with intelligence and wisdom through the renowned scholar Yuang Sheng. The meaning of Yung, signified by the Chinese character used to write the name, is "profound," "intelligent," or "wise.
YUNI
FeminineUnique Japanese name derived from the word "yūni" meaning twelve, but it lacks specific cultural significance. It gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive names reflecting individuality and originality.
YUNIEL
MasculineCaptivating Spanish name meaning "cotton," popularized by baseball player Yunel Escobar.
YUNIER
MasculineDistinctive Spanish name derived from the Latin "Junius," meaning "the month of June" or possibly "young." It gained popularity during the Renaissance and has been carried by notable figures like Olympic gold medalist Yunier Dorticos.
YUNIOR
MasculineSpanish-origin boy's name, popular in the Dominican Republic, meaning 'younger'.
YUNIQUE
FeminineModern French-derived name meaning 'one of a kind', reflecting individuality and uniqueness.
YUNIS
MasculineDistinctive Arabic name meaning 'he brings happiness,' associated with the prophet Jonah and notably borne by renowned Turkish poet Yunus Emre.
YUNIZA
FeminineUnique, Arabic-derived name meaning "to increase" or "God will increase," associated with the biblical figure Joseph.
YUNNUEN
FeminineThai given name composed of "Yun" meaning "cloud" and "Nuen" signifying "bird", translating to "cloud bird".
YUNO
MasculineUnisex Japanese name composed of "to use" (由) and "to climb" (登), meaning "to use climbing" or "climbing due to".
YUNQI
MasculineUnique Chinese name meaning "Cloud Air", with a rich history in literature and art.
YUNUEN
MasculineRare and beautiful female name of Mayan origin, translating to "Heaven appears".
YUNUEN
FeminineUnique Mexican girls' name derived from Nahuatl, meaning "he/she dreams.
YUNUS
MasculineArabic origin name, meaning 'turtledove', symbolizing peace and calm, prominent in Islamic tradition as the name of a righteous prophet.
YUNXI
FeminineChinese female name meaning "Cloud Brook", composed of characters representing serenity and vitality, reflecting nature's harmony.
YUPHENG
MasculineChinese name composed of 'Yù' meaning jade, and 'Péng' signifying friend or companion, embodying the values of friendship and nobility.
YURA
FeminineJapanese name derived from the kanji character 由 (yū), meaning "to be used" or "to follow".
YURAIMA
FeminineUnique female name of Spanish origin, derived from the indigenous Taíno word "Yuara", meaning "water" or "river", combined with the suffix "-ima", meaning "mother". It translates to "Mother of Waters".
YURANI
FeminineUnique female name of Native American origin, meaning 'belonging to water' in Quechua, reflecting the reverence for water in Andean cultures.
YURANNI
FeminineDistinctive Latin American given name created by Isabel Allende for her 1982 novel "De Amor y de Sombra," where it's associated with courage and determination, though its precise meaning remains unclear.
YURANY
FeminineUnique and captivating female name of Latin American origin, derived from the Spanish word "yuca," meaning cassava plant, and carrying connotations of strength, resilience, and abundance.
YUREIMY
FeminineUnique Spanish name derived from "Yure" meaning lightning in Basque and "My" as a diminutive of Maria, translating to "lightning star". It has been popular since the 16th century and evokes strength and elegance.
YURELI
FeminineRare Latin American name derived from Spanish 'yunque' meaning 'anvil', suggesting strength and determination.
YURELY
FeminineDistinctive Spanish name derived from "yunque," meaning "anvil," symbolizing strength and resilience.
YUREM
MasculineAztec-derived unisex name meaning "he will be born" or "he will come into being," associated with the god Huehueteotl and symbolizing new beginnings and growth.
YUREN
MasculineChinese given name composed of "Yu" (rain) and "Ren" (person), signifying 'Rain Person'.
YURI
MasculineRussian unisex name meaning 'earthworker,' derived from the male name Yury, which is a variant of George.