Names Starting with Y
Explore the meaning, origin, and etymology of given names.
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Yakichif
Uncertain; possibly related to Slavic naming traditions.
Russian, Slavic 1 peopleYakichiro
The meaning depends on the kanji used; typically combining elements such as 'yak...
Japanese 1 peopleYankee
American, particularly from the Northern United States.
English (American) 4 peopleYelverton
A place name derived from a settlement or town, possibly containing the element ...
English 1 peopleYin
Yoeh
Uncertain; possibly a variant or transliteration of a Hebrew name.
Hebrew, Biblical 1 peopleYoung
Of youthful age or junior in status.
Old English 4 peopleYovan
God is gracious, a Slavic form of John.
Slavic 1 peopleYsia
Possibly related to Hyacinth or a variant of names beginning with Y.
Greek 3 peopleYu-Kehomia
Meaning is unclear; appears to be a compound or invented name.
Unknown 1 peopleYuan
Yukiko
Snow child, from the Japanese characters for snow (yuki) and child (ko).
Japanese 1 peopleYung
Brave, courageous, or eternal depending on the Chinese characters used.
Chinese 1 peopleYves
Archer or bow warrior.
GermanicYvette
Archer or yew wood.
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