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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]].
An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with Y, continued from the [[names]] page, which 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. There are many unisex names from around the world that start with Y, more than 40 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with X]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with Z]].


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


Yaffe
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jachin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/boaz</ref> Keywords: Biblical, masculine inclined, religious, two syllables


Yağmur
'''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/</ref> Keywords: number, three syllables, prosperity, treasure


Yale
'''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/</ref> Keywords: intelligence, number, three syllables


Yamparti
'''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/</ref> Keywords: time, two syllables


Yancy
'''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/</ref> Keywords: number, three syllables


Yank
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffe</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty, two syllables, virtue


Yankee
'''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/</ref>


Yanick
'''Yağmur'''. Turkish. Meaning "Rain." Pronounced "ya-MOOR."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yag21mur</ref> Keywords: elements, nature, two syllables, water, weather


Yannic
'''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/</ref> Keywords: family, intelligence, personality, three syllables


Yannick
'''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</ref> Keywords: two syllables


Yantse
'''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/</ref> Keywords: three syllables


Yaotl
'''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/</ref> Keywords: three syllables


Yarden
'''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</ref> Keywords: education, mythology, one syllable, places


Yardley
'''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/</ref> Keywords: peace, size, three syllables


Yasu
'''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/</ref>


Yates
'''Yamikani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be grateful, praise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yamikani</ref> Keywords: gratitude, four syllables, virtue


Yaxha
'''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</ref> Keywords: beauty, earth, places, stone


Yeardleigh
'''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/</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, three syllables


Yeardley
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jan-1</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john</ref> In the USA, 84% of people with this name are boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YANCY/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, masculine inclined, modern, two syllables


Yeong
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yankee</ref> Keywords: modern, one syllable, two syllables, places, political


Yenge
'''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</ref> Keywords: nature, one syllable, places, water


Yi
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannic</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannick</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannig</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john</ref> Keywords: Christian, two syllables


Yildiz
'''Yantse'''. Native American, Tewa tribe. Meaning "Yellow willow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yantse</ref> Keywords: colours, nature, plants


Yimeyam
'''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/</ref>


Yoad
'''Yaotl'''. Native American, Nahuatl (Aztec). Meaning "Warrior."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yaotl</ref> Keywords: battle, warrior, power


Yogi
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan</ref> Keywords: Christian, elements, liminal spaces, religious, two syllables, water


Yohance
'''Yardley'''. English. From the place name, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley</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


Yolotli
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jarosl16aw</ref> Keywords: battle, four syllables, strength, warrior


Yoomee
'''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/</ref>


Yonah
'''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/</ref>


Yong
'''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</ref> Keywords: peace, two syllables


Yoon
'''Yates'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Dweller by the gates."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yates</ref> Keywords: liminal spaces, one syllable, places


Yoshi
'''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</ref> Keywords: beauty, two syllables


Yoshie
'''Yaxha'''. Native American, Mayan. From the name of an archaeological site in Guatemala, meaning "Green water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yaxha</ref> Keywords: colours, places, water


Yoshio
'''Yayauhqui'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Black smoking mirror."<ref name="20knames5">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm</ref> Keywords: colours


Young
'''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</ref> Keywords: arts, beauty, music, two syllables


Yoyko
'''Yeardleigh''', '''Yeardley'''. English. From the place name Yardly, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardleigh</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardley</ref> Keywords: nature, places, plants


Yu
'''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</ref> Keywords: one syllable


Yücel
'''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</ref> Keywords: emotions, feminine inclined, joy, one syllable, virtues


Yue
'''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</ref> Keywords: one syllable, prosperity, virtues


Yūki, Yuuki (ゆうき). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/yuuki.html</ref>
'''Yíjūn''' (怡君). Chinese. Meaning "Joy, harmony," and "King, ruler," if written with the characters shown.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yijun</ref> Keywords: emotions, joy, royalty, two syllables


Yüksel
'''Yildiz'''. Turkish. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yildiz</ref> Keywords: light, nature, sky, star


Yule
'''Yimeyam'''. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Bright."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yimeyam</ref> Keywords: light


Yun
'''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</ref> Keywords: one syllable


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>
'''Yín''' (with rising tone) (银). Chinese. Meaning "Silver, money."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin</ref> Keywords: colours, one syllable, prosperity, treasure


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


Yuu
'''Yohance'''. West Africa, Hausa. Meaning "God's gift."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yohance</ref>


Yuuya
'''Yolotl''' or '''Yolotli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Heart."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotl</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotli</ref><ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: three syllables


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


Yvian
'''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</ref> Keywords: courage, one syllable, warrior
 
'''Yoomee'''. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yoomee</ref> Keywords: light, nature, sky, star, two syllables
 
'''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
 
'''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</ref><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshi-2/</ref> Keywords: joy, luck, personality, two syllables, virtue
 
'''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</ref><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshie-2/</ref> Keywords: beauty, joy, luck, personality, three syllables, virtue
 
'''Young''' (영). Korean. Alternative spelling of the Korean unisex name Yeong (영).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/young</ref> Keywords: one syllable
 
'''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</ref> Keywords: air, animals, appearance, elements, joy, nature, personality, treasure, value, weather, water
 
'''Yue''' (月). Chinese. Meaning "Moon."<ref name="20knames5" /> Keywords: moon, nature, one syllable, sky
 
'''Yüksel'''. Turkish. Meaning "Rise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu12ksel/submitted</ref> Keywords: two syllables
 
'''Yule'''. English. Meaning "Christmastime, midwinter, winter solstice, feast."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/yule</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
 
'''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</ref> Keywords: air, nature, one syllable, plants, sky, weather
 
'''Yun-Seo''' (윤서). Korean.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun01seo</ref> Keywords: two syllables
 
'''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</ref> Keywords: moon, nature, places, water
 
'''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
 
'''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
 
'''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
 
'''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</ref><ref name="20knames5" /><ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuki-2/</ref> Keywords: emotion, joy, luck, nature, water, winter
 
'''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/</ref> Keywords: plants, virtue
 
'''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>
 
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubal</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
 
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Yves</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Yvonne</ref> Keywords: modern




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An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with Y, continued from the names page, which 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. There are many unisex names from around the world that start with Y, more than 40 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with X. Next page: neutral names starting with Z.

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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)[1][2][3] Keywords: Biblical, masculine inclined, religious, two syllables

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."[4] 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."[5] 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."[6] 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."[7] 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)[8][9][10][11] 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."[12]

Yağmur. Turkish. Meaning "Rain." Pronounced "ya-MOOR."[13] 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."[14] 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.[15] 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."[16] 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."[17] 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.[18] 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."[19] 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."[20]

Yamikani. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be grateful, praise."[21] 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.[22] 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."[23] 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."[24][25][26] In the USA, 84% of people with this name are boys.[27] 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.[28][29] 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.[30] 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."[31][32][33][34][35] Keywords: Christian, two syllables

Yantse. Native American, Tewa tribe. Meaning "Yellow willow."[36] Keywords: colours, nature, plants

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."[37]

Yaotl. Native American, Nahuatl (Aztec). Meaning "Warrior."[38] Keywords: battle, warrior, power

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.[39][40] Keywords: Christian, elements, liminal spaces, religious, two syllables, water

Yardley. English. From the place name, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."[41] In the USA, 51% of people with this name have been boys.[42] Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, places, plants

Yaroslava (Ярослава). Russian, Ukrainian, and Medieval Slavic. A neutral form of the name Jarosław, meaning "Fierce and glorious." Pronounced "yi-ru-SLA-va."[43][44] Keywords: battle, four syllables, strength, warrior

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."[45]

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."[46]

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."[47] Keywords: peace, two syllables

Yates. English. From the surname, meaning "Dweller by the gates."[48] Keywords: liminal spaces, one syllable, places

Yǎtíng (雅婷). Chinese. Meaning "Elegant, graceful, refined," and "Pretty, graceful," if written with the characters shown here.[49] Keywords: beauty, two syllables

Yaxha. Native American, Mayan. From the name of an archaeological site in Guatemala, meaning "Green water."[50] Keywords: colours, places, water

Yayauhqui. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Black smoking mirror."[51] Keywords: colours

Yǎzhù (雅筑). Chinese. Meaning "Elegant, graceful, refined," and "Lute, zither, build," if written with the characters shown here.[52] Keywords: arts, beauty, music, two syllables

Yeardleigh, Yeardley. English. From the place name Yardly, meaning "From the wood where spars were got."[53][54][55] Keywords: nature, places, plants

Yeong (영). Korean. From Sino-Korean, in which the meaning depends upon the Korean Hanja spelling. Pronounced like "yung."[56] Keywords: one syllable

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.[57] Keywords: emotions, feminine inclined, joy, one syllable, virtues

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."[58] Keywords: one syllable, prosperity, virtues

Yíjūn (怡君). Chinese. Meaning "Joy, harmony," and "King, ruler," if written with the characters shown.[59] Keywords: emotions, joy, royalty, two syllables

Yildiz. Turkish. Meaning "Star."[60] Keywords: light, nature, sky, star

Yimeyam. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Bright."[61] Keywords: light

Yīn (with high tone). Chinese. Meaning depends on characters chosen to write it. 1. 音. Meaning "Sound, tone." 2. 荫. Meaning "Shade, shelter, protect."[62] Keywords: one syllable

Yín (with rising tone) (银). Chinese. Meaning "Silver, money."[63] Keywords: colours, one syllable, prosperity, treasure

Ying (英). Chinese. Meaning "Petal, flower; outstanding, surpassing; admirable, heroic."[51] Keywords: one syllable, virtue

Yohance. West Africa, Hausa. Meaning "God's gift."[64]

Yolotl or Yolotli. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Heart."[65][66][51] Keywords: three syllables

Yolyamanitzin. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Considerate, tender person."[51] Keywords: affection, five syllables, love, personality

Yǒng. Chinese. Meaning depends on characters chosen to write it. 1. 勇. Meaning "Brave." 2. 永. Meaning "Perpetual, eternal."[67] Keywords: courage, one syllable, warrior

Yoomee. Native American, Coos tribe. Meaning "Star."[68] Keywords: light, nature, sky, star, two syllables

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."[51] Keywords: two syllables

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."[51][69][70] Keywords: joy, luck, personality, two syllables, virtue

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.[71][72] Keywords: beauty, joy, luck, personality, three syllables, virtue

Young (영). Korean. Alternative spelling of the Korean unisex name Yeong (영).[73] Keywords: one syllable

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."[51][74] Keywords: air, animals, appearance, elements, joy, nature, personality, treasure, value, weather, water

Yue (月). Chinese. Meaning "Moon."[51] Keywords: moon, nature, one syllable, sky

Yüksel. Turkish. Meaning "Rise."[75] Keywords: two syllables

Yule. English. Meaning "Christmastime, midwinter, winter solstice, feast."[76] In the USA, about 51 people have had this name.[77] Keywords: Christian, food, fun, one syllable, Pagan, rare, religious, winter

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."[51][78] Keywords: air, nature, one syllable, plants, sky, weather

Yun-Seo (윤서). Korean.[79] Keywords: two syllables

Yunuen. Native American, Mayan. From the name of an island on Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico, possibly meaning "Half moon."[80] Keywords: moon, nature, places, water

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."[51] Keywords: animals, air, birds, elements, fish, nature, water

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."[81] Keywords: animals, beauty, birds, food, nature, prosperity, summer, time

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."[82] Keywords: affection, animals, food, nature, water, weather

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."[83][51][84] Keywords: emotion, joy, luck, nature, water, winter

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."[85][86] Keywords: plants, virtue

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."[87]

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.[88][89] In the USA, 60% of people named Yuval are boys.[90] Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables

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).[91][92][93] Keywords: modern


See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yachin
  2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jachin
  3. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/boaz
  4. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiru-2/
  5. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yachiyo-2/
  6. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yae-2/
  7. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaei-2/
  8. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafa
  9. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe
  10. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa
  11. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffe
  12. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yafumi-2/
  13. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yag21mur
  14. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yahiro-2/
  15. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yahui
  16. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yaito-2/
  17. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yakumo-2/
  18. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yale
  19. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yamato-2/
  20. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yami-2/
  21. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yamikani
  22. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yan-2
  23. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yanagi-2/
  24. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yancy
  25. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jan-1
  26. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/john
  27. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YANCY/index.html
  28. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yank
  29. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yankee
  30. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yang
  31. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yanick
  32. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannic
  33. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannick
  34. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yannig
  35. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/john
  36. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yantse
  37. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yao-2/
  38. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yaotl
  39. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yarden
  40. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan
  41. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley
  42. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YA/YARDLEY/index.html
  43. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaroslava
  44. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jarosl16aw
  45. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasa-2/
  46. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yasaka-2/
  47. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yasu
  48. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yates
  49. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yating
  50. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yaxha
  51. ↑ 51.00 51.01 51.02 51.03 51.04 51.05 51.06 51.07 51.08 51.09 51.10 http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm
  52. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yazhu
  53. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yardley
  54. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardleigh
  55. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yeardley
  56. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yeong
  57. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi
  58. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yi
  59. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yijun
  60. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yildiz
  61. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yimeyam
  62. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin
  63. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yin
  64. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yohance
  65. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotl
  66. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yolotli
  67. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yong
  68. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yoomee
  69. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshi
  70. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshi-2/
  71. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshie
  72. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yoshie-2/
  73. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/young
  74. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu
  75. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yu12ksel/submitted
  76. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yule
  77. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YU/YULE/index.html
  78. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun
  79. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yun01seo
  80. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yunuen
  81. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yutaka-2/
  82. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuu-2/
  83. ↑ http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/yuuki.html
  84. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuki-2/
  85. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20161222201803/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/yuuri.html
  86. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuri-2/
  87. ↑ https://japanese-names.info/first_name/yuuya-2/
  88. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/yuval
  89. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubal
  90. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Y/YU/YUVAL/index.html
  91. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/yvian
  92. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Yves
  93. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Yvonne
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