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An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with Y, continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with X]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with Z]].
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An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with Y, continued from the [[names]] page (see for more information). These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. There are many unisex names from around the world that start with Y, more than 60 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with X]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with Z]].
'''Other alphabetical lists of neutral names:''' [[neutral names starting with A]] - [[neutral names starting with B|B]] - [[neutral names starting with C|C]] - [[neutral names starting with D|D]] - [[neutral names starting with E|E]] - [[neutral names starting with F|F]] - [[neutral names starting with G|G]] - [[neutral names starting with H|H]] - [[neutral names starting with I|I]] - [[neutral names starting with J|J]] - [[neutral names starting with K|K]] - [[neutral names starting with L|L]] - [[neutral names starting with M|M]] - [[neutral names starting with N|N]] - [[neutral names starting with O|O]] - [[neutral names starting with P|P]] - [[neutral names starting with Q|Q]] - [[neutral names starting with R|R]] - [[neutral names starting with S|S]] - [[neutral names starting with T|T]] - [[neutral names starting with U|U]] - [[neutral names starting with V|V]] - [[neutral names starting with W|W]] - [[neutral names starting with X|X]] - [[neutral names starting with Y|Y]] - [[neutral names starting with Z|Z]]


== The list ==
== The list ==
Yafe


'''Yachin''' (יָכִין). Hebrew. Form of the ancient Hebrew masculine name Jachin (יָכִין), meaning "He establishes." In the Bible, Jachin was the name of a son of Simeon. The two pillars standing outside Solomon's Temple were named Jachin and Boaz (בֹּעַז which was also a masculine given name, meaning "swiftness"). Variants: '''Iachin''' (Biblical Latin; Ιαχιν, Biblical Greek transcription)<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yachin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213084303/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yachin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jachin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074308/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jachin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/boaz [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315222419/https://www.behindthename.com/name/boaz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, masculine inclined, religious, two syllables
Yaffe
 
'''Yachiru''' (やちる). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 弥智琉. Meaning "Progress," "Smart," "Jewelry." 2. 八千流. "Eight," "thousand," "flow." 3. 八千琉. "Eight," "thousand," "jewelry."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiru-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220628175723/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiru-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: number, three syllables, prosperity, treasure
 
'''Yachiyo''' (やちよ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 弥千代. Meaning "Progress," "thousand," "generation." 2. 八千代. "Eight," "thousand," "generation." 3. 矢知夜. "Arrow," "knowlege," "night." 4. 矢知世. "Arrow," "knowledge," "world."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiyo-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007083254/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiyo-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: intelligence, number, three syllables
 
'''Yae''' (やえ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 陽笑. Meaning "Sun," "laugh." 2. 弥慧. "Progress," "clever." 3. 夜永. "Night," "forever." 4. 冶江. "Melt," "river." 5. 八咲. "Eight," "blossom."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yae-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129204603/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yae-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: time, two syllables
 
'''Yaei''' (やえい). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 八重依. Meaning "Eight," "weight," "depending."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaei-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220628190826/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaei-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: number, three syllables
 
'''Yafe''' (יָפֶה). Hebrew. Neutral-gender form of the feminine name Yaffa, meaning "Beautiful." Variants: '''Jaffe''' (neutral-gender) and '''Yaffe''' (neutral-gender)<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafa [https://web.archive.org/web/20230202034436/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011825/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529095349/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffe [https://web.archive.org/web/20230121032629/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty, two syllables, virtue
 
'''Yafumi''' (やふみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 耶風光. Meaning "Father," "wind," "laugh."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yafumi-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230623225308/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yafumi-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
 
'''Yağmur'''. Turkish. Meaning "Rain." Pronounced "ya-MOOR."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yag21mur [https://web.archive.org/web/20220930131333/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yag21mur Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: elements, nature, two syllables, water, weather
 
'''Yahiro''' (やひろ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 耶尋. Meaning "Father," and "ask." 2. 弥寛. "Progress," "broad-minded."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yahiro-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207174746/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yahiro-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: family, intelligence, personality, three syllables
 
'''Yǎhuì''' (雅惠). Chinese. Meaning "Elegant, graceful, refined" and "Favor, benefit," if written with these characters. Other meanings can be chosen by writing it with other characters with the same sounds.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yahui [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322152749/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yahui Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables
 
'''Yaito''' (やいと). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 矢糸. Meaning "Arrow," "yarn." 2. 弥絃. "Progress," "stringing."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaito-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812180913/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaito-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: three syllables
 
'''Yakumo''' (やくも). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 夜雲. Meaning "Night," "cloud." 2. 八雲. "Eight," "cloud."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yakumo-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812190236/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yakumo-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: three syllables
 
'''Yale'''. English. From the place name, meaning "From the fertile upland." Also the word for a mythological antelope, and a prestigious school.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yale [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203044302/https://babynames.com/name/yale Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: education, mythology, one syllable, places
 
'''Yamato''' (やまと).  Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 大和. Meaning "Big," and "Peace, harmony."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yamato-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220628182017/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yamato-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: peace, size, three syllables
 
'''Yami''' (やみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 矢見. Meaning "Arrow," and "to see." 2. 夜美. "Night," "beauty." 3. 弥実. "Progress," "Fruit, kindness."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yami-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220628173615/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yami-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
 
'''Yamikani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be grateful, praise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yamikani [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011755/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yamikani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: gratitude, four syllables, virtue
 
'''Yàn'''. Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 艳. Meaning "Beautiful." Usually a feminine spelling only. 2. 岩. Meaning "Cliff, rocks." A gender-neutral spelling.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yan-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329154606/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yan-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: beauty, earth, places, stone
 
'''Yanagi''' (やなぎ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 楊. Meaning "Willow." 2. 柳木. "Willow," and "Wood." 3. 八柳. "Eight," "Willow."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yanagi-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812190126/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yanagi-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, three syllables
 
'''Yancy'''. American, English. Circa 1880, from the American surname Yancy, from the Dutch surname Jansen, meaning "Jan's son." Jan itself is a form of the name John, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yancy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530150602/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yancy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jan-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604030423/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jan-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john [https://web.archive.org/web/20230519154255/https://www.behindthename.com/name/john Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, 84% of people with this name are boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YANCY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210923061754/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YANCY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Christian, masculine inclined, modern, two syllables
 
'''Yank''', or '''Yankee'''. American, English. From Civil War era slang, meaning "US Northerner," itself thought to come from the Dutch word "Engles," meaning English settlers in New England.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yank [https://web.archive.org/web/20220828153849/https://babynames.com/name/yank Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yankee [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603165550/https://babynames.com/name/yankee Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, one syllable, two syllables, places, political
 
'''Yáng'''. Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 洋. Meaning "Ocean." A gender-neutral spelling. 2. 阳. Meaning "Light, sun, male." A masculine spelling.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yang [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604005040/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yang Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, one syllable, places, water
 
'''Yanick''', '''Yannic''', '''Yannick''', or '''Yannig'''. Breton, French. Neutral pet form of the names Yann or Yanna, which are Breton forms of the name John, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." Pronounced "ya-neek."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yanick [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606054427/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yanick Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannic [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606102352/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannic Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannick [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602054835/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannick Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannig [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606104951/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannig Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john [https://web.archive.org/web/20230519154255/https://www.behindthename.com/name/john Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Christian, two syllables


'''Yantse'''. Native American, Tewa tribe. Meaning "Yellow willow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yantse [https://web.archive.org/web/20220828153813/https://babynames.com/name/yantse Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours, nature, plants
Yağmur


'''Yao''' (やお). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 夜桜. Meaning "Night" and "cherry blossoms." 2. 埜央. "Central," "field." 3. 八緒. "Eight," "cord." 4. 弥旺. "Progress," "shining light."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yao-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220926161000/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yao-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
Yale


'''Yaotl'''. Native American, Nahuatl (Aztec). Meaning "Warrior."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yaotl [https://web.archive.org/web/20230331002241/https://babynames.com/name/yaotl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: battle, warrior, power
Yamparti


'''Yarden''' (יַרְדֵן). Hebrew. Another Romanized spelling of the Hebrew neutral name Jordan (יַרְדֵן), meaning "To descend, flow down," and the name of the river where Jesus Christ was baptized. Christians adopted Jordan and its variants as given names, as a reference to baptism.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yarden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011755/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yarden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529011743/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Christian, elements, liminal spaces, religious, two syllables, water
Yancy


'''Yardley'''. English. From the place name, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley [https://web.archive.org/web/20220814162557/https://babynames.com/name/yardley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, 51% of people with this name have been boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YARDLEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, places, plants
Yank


'''Yaroslava''' (Ярослава). Russian, Ukrainian, and Medieval Slavic. A neutral form of the name Jarosław, meaning "Fierce and glorious." Pronounced "yi-ru-SLA-va."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaroslava [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213083425/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaroslava Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jarosl16aw [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329233438/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jarosl16aw Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: battle, four syllables, strength, warrior
Yankee


'''Yasa''' (やさ). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 椰紗. Meaning "Palm" and "gauze."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasa-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220128183013/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasa-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
Yanick


'''Yasaka''' (やさか). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 優香. Meaning "Superiority" and "incense." 2. 優華. "Superiority," "flower."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasaka-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812174601/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasaka-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
Yannic


'''Yasu'''. Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 安. Meaning "Peace, quiet." 2. 康. Meaning "Peaceful." 3. 坦. Meaning "Flat, smooth, level."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yasu [https://web.archive.org/web/20211130161538/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yasu Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: peace, two syllables
Yannick


'''Yates'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Dweller by the gates."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yates [https://web.archive.org/web/20160511122407/http://www.babynames.com:80/name/Yates Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: liminal spaces, one syllable, places
Yantse


'''Yǎtíng''' (雅婷). Chinese. Meaning "Elegant, graceful, refined," and "Pretty, graceful," if written with the characters shown here.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yating [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602211000/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yating Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: beauty, two syllables
Yaotl


'''Yaxha'''. Native American, Mayan. From the name of an archaeological site in Guatemala, meaning "Green water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yaxha [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815134831/https://babynames.com/name/yaxha Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours, places, water
Yarden


'''Yayauhqui'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Black smoking mirror."<ref name="20knames5">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours
Yardley


'''Yǎzhù''' (雅筑). Chinese. Meaning "Elegant, graceful, refined," and "Lute, zither, build," if written with the characters shown here.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yazhu [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025205533/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yazhu Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: arts, beauty, music, two syllables
Yasu


'''Yeardleigh''', '''Yeardley'''. English. From the place name Yardly, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley [https://web.archive.org/web/20220814162557/https://babynames.com/name/yardley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardleigh [https://web.archive.org/web/20210422010328/https://babynames.com/name/YEARDLEIGH Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardley [https://web.archive.org/web/20150906052752/http://www.babynames.com/name/Yeardley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, places, plants
Yates


'''Yeong''' (영). Korean. From Sino-Korean, in which the meaning depends upon the Korean Hanja spelling. Pronounced like "yung."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yeong [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602061904/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yeong Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable
Yaxha


'''Yí''' (with rising tone). Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it. 1. 宜. Meaning "Suitable, proper." 2. 怡. Meaning "Joy, harmony." A feminine spelling. 3. 仪. Meaning "Ceremony, rights." A feminine spelling.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529021246/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotions, feminine inclined, joy, one syllable, virtues
Yeardleigh


'''Yì''' (with falling tone). Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it. 1. 毅. Meaning "Resolute, decisive firm." 2. 义. Meaning "Justice, righteousness." 3. 益. Meaning "Profit, benefit."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529021246/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable, prosperity, virtues
Yeardley


'''Yíjūn''' (怡君). Chinese. Meaning "Joy, harmony," and "King, ruler," if written with the characters shown.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yijun [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529050212/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yijun Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotions, joy, royalty, two syllables
Yeong


'''Yildiz'''. Turkish. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yildiz [https://web.archive.org/web/20200804163253/https://www.babynames.com/name/yildiz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: light, nature, sky, star
Yenge


'''Yimeyam'''. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Bright."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yimeyam [https://web.archive.org/web/20160513185552/http://www.babynames.com:80/name/Yimeyam Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: light
Yi


'''Yīn''' (with high tone). Chinese. Meaning depends on characters chosen to write it. 1. 音. Meaning "Sound, tone." 2. 荫. Meaning "Shade, shelter, protect."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011755/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable
Yildiz


'''Yín''' (with rising tone) (银). Chinese. Meaning "Silver, money."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011755/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours, one syllable, prosperity, treasure
Yimeyam


'''Ying''' (英). Chinese. Meaning "Petal, flower; outstanding, surpassing; admirable, heroic."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: one syllable, virtue
Yoad


'''Ynes'''. Spanish. Medieval Spanish version of Inés, which in turn derives from a latinized version of the Greek name Hagne (''Ἁγνή''), meaning "chaste."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ynes/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20170527122246/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/ynes/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agnes [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025514/https://www.behindthename.com/name/agnes Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows that this name is used as a feminine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YN/YNES/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined
Yogi


'''Yohance'''. West Africa, Hausa. Meaning "God's gift."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yohance [https://web.archive.org/web/20170506053252/http://www.babynames.com:80/name/yohance Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
Yohance


'''Yolotl''' or '''Yolotli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Heart."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotl [https://web.archive.org/web/20221216035812/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotli [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131070158/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotli Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: three syllables
Yolotli


'''Yolyamanitzin'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Considerate, tender person."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: affection, five syllables, love, personality
Yoomee


'''Yǒng'''. Chinese. Meaning depends on characters chosen to write it. 1. 勇. Meaning "Brave." 2. 永. Meaning "Perpetual, eternal."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yong [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025205603/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yong Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: courage, one syllable, warrior
Yonah


'''Yoomee'''. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yoomee [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408091841/http://www.babynames.com:80/name/Yoomee Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: light, nature, sky, star, two syllables
Yong


'''Yori''' (より). Japanese. Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 愛. Meaning "Love." 2. 縁. "Edge." 3. 和. "Calm, harmony, peace." 4. 世莉. "World," "type of tree."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: two syllables
Yoon


'''Yoshi''' (よし). Japanese. Pronounced "yo-shee." Short form of several names beginning with Yoshi. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' chosen to write it, some options for which follow; there are others. 1. 義. Meaning "Correct; righteous." 2. 吉. Meaning "Fine, happy; good luck." 3. 良. Meaning "Good, nice, virtuous, respectable."<ref name="20knames5" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082032/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshi-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207160521/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshi-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: joy, luck, personality, two syllables, virtue
Yoshi


'''Yoshie''' (よしえ). Japanese. Pronounced "yo-shee-eh." Meaning depends on the two ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it. For example, the first character, for the "yoshi" part, can be 芳 (meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful"), or 由 (meaning "reason, case"). The second character, for the "-e" part, can be 恵, meaning "favor, benefit, blessed." Other meanings are possible by using other kanji spellings.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshie [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705025940/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshie-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810205020/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshie-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: beauty, joy, luck, personality, three syllables, virtue
Yoshie


'''Young''' (영). Korean. Alternative spelling of the Korean unisex name Yeong (영).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/young [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075624/https://www.behindthename.com/name/young Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable
Yoshio


'''Yu''' (various tones). Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 宇. Meaning "Appearance, countenance." 2. 鱼. Meaning "Fish." 3. 羽. Meaning "Feather, wing." 4. Yù. 玉. Meaning "Jade." 5. 聿. Meaning "Nimble, quick." 6. Yú. 愉. Meaning "Pleasant, delightful." 7. Yǔ. 雨. Meaning "Rain."<ref name="20knames5" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034655/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, animals, appearance, elements, joy, nature, personality, treasure, value, weather, water
Young


'''Yue''' (月). Chinese. Meaning "Moon."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: moon, nature, one syllable, sky
Yoyko


'''Yüksel'''. Turkish. Meaning "Rise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu12ksel/submitted</ref> Keywords: two syllables
Yu


'''Yule'''. English. Meaning "Christmastime, midwinter, winter solstice, feast."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yule [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813114919/https://babynames.com/name/yule Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 51 people have had this name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YU/YULE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, food, fun, one syllable, Pagan, rare, religious, winter
Yücel


'''Yun''' (various tones). Chinese. Meaning depends on characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 筠. Meaning "Bamboo skin." 2. 雲. Meaning "Clouds." 3. Yún. 云. Meaning "Cloud." 4. Yǔn. 允. Meaning "Allow, consent."<ref name="20knames5" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun [https://web.archive.org/web/20230507051835/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, nature, one syllable, plants, sky, weather
Yue


'''Yun-Seo''' (윤서). Korean.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun01seo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206124622/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun01seo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables
Yūki, Yuuki (ゆうき). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/yuuki.html</ref>


'''Yunuen'''. Native American, Mayan. From the name of an island on Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico, possibly meaning "Half moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yunuen [https://web.archive.org/web/20221112062436/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yunuen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: moon, nature, places, water
Yüksel


'''Yusheng'''. Chinese. Meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 鱼生. Meaning "Fish life." 2. 羽生. Meaning "Winged life."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: animals, air, birds, elements, fish, nature, water
Yule


'''Yutaka''' (ゆたか). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 裕. "Rich." 2. 豊. "Rich." 3. 豊賀. "Rich" and "to be delighted." 4. 豊香. "Rich" and "incense." 4. 豊歌. "Rich" and "Song." 5. 豊花. "Rich" and "flower." 6. 豊夏. "Rich" and "summer." 7. 豊果. "Rich" and "fruit." 8. 豊嘉. "Rich" and "fine." 9. 豊加. "Rich" and "addition." 10. 豊可. "Rich" and "yes." 11. 豊佳. "Rich" and "beautiful, lovely." 12. 悠鷹. "Much far" and "hawk." 13. 優鷹. "Superiority" and "hawk." 14. 由多佳. "Reason," "multi," and "beautiful, lovely." 15. 夕多香. "Evening," "multi," and "incense."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yutaka-2/</ref> Keywords: animals, beauty, birds, food, nature, prosperity, summer, time
Yun


'''Yuu''', '''Yū''' (ゆう). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 愛. Meaning "Love." 2. 友. "Friend." 3. 癒雨. "Healing," "rain." 4. 優卯. "Superiority," "rabbit." 5. 祐羽. "Help of god," "wing." 6. 柚宇. "Citrus fruit," "World." 7. 由侑. "Reason," "Help someone."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuu-2/</ref> Keywords: affection, animals, food, nature, water, weather
Yūri, Yuuri (ゆうり). Japanese. Meaning "Rational" (有理), "Lily" (祐里), "Advantageous" (有利), "Cage" (雄利), or other meanings depending on spelling in kanji.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20161222201803/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/yuuri.html</ref>


'''Yuuki''', '''Yūki''', '''Yûki''', '''Yuki''' (ゆうき). Japanese. Meaning depends on the ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it, some options for which follow. 1. 幸. Meaning "Happiness; good fortune." 2. 雪. Meaning "Snow."<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/yuuki.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902205659/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/yuuki.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames5" /><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuki-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221026225427/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuki-2/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> A [[notable nonbinary people|notable nonbinary person]] with this name is [[Yuhki Kamatani]], an [[X-gender]] Japanese manga artist.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=199640030942208000|user=yuhkikamatani|title=隠すことでもわざわざ言うことでもカテゴライズするようなことでもないと分かっているけど、無難に生きようと、へらへら誤魔化している自分に対して無性に腹立たしく思う時があります。誤魔化したくない。私はXジェンダーでアセクシャルなセクシュアルマイノリティです。そんな程度の人間です。|archive-url=http://archive.is/28HVn|archive-date=19 May 2018|date=May 7, 2012}}</ref> Keywords: emotion, joy, luck, nature, water, winter
Yutaka


'''Yuuri''', '''Yūri''', '''Yûri''', '''Yuri''' (ゆうり). Japanese. Meaning depends on ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it. Some possible choices follow. 1. 有理. Meaning "Rational." 2. 祐里. Meaning "Lily." 3. 有利. Meaning "Advantageous." 4. 雄利. Meaning "Cage."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20161222201803/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/yuuri.html</ref><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuri-2/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220711194722/https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuri-2// Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: plants, virtue
Yuu


'''Yuuya''' (ゆうや). Japanese. Meaning depends on ''kanji'' characters chosen to write it. Some possible choices follow. 1. 悠弥. Meaning "Much far," and "Progress." 2. 結矢. "Tie," "arrow." 3. 有耶. "Have," "Father."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuya-2/</ref>
Yuuya


'''Yuval''' (יוּבָל). Hebrew. A form of the masculine ancient Hebrew name Jubal (יוּבָל), meaning "Stream." In the book of Genesis, Jubal was the name of the first musician. In modern Hebrew, Yuval is a gender-neutral name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yuval [https://web.archive.org/web/20230209055208/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yuval Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubal [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080847/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubal Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, 60% of people named Yuval are boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YU/YUVAL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables
Yuval


'''Yvian'''. American, modern. A name created from a combination of the names Yves (meaning "Yew tree," masculine), Yvonne ("yew tree," feminine), and Vivian ("life," neutral).<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yvian [https://web.archive.org/web/20150906093600/http://www.babynames.com/name/Yvian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Yves [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327005634/https://babynames.com/name/Yves Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Yvonne [https://web.archive.org/web/20210422032702/https://www.babynames.com/name/YVONNE Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern
Yvian




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