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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)<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 | '''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 and founder of the family of the Jachinites (Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15; Numbers 26:12). This was also the name of a priest in the time of David (1 Chronicles 9:10; 24:17; Nehemiah 11:10). The two pillars standing outside Solomon's Temple were named Jachin and Boaz (בֹּעַז which was also a masculine given name, meaning "swiftness") (1 Kings 7:21; 2 Chronicles 3:17). 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 | ||
'''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 | '''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 | ||
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'''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 | '''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." | '''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." Yanick is 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 | '''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 | ||
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'''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 | '''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 | ||
'''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 | '''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 (Matthew 3:13). 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 | ||
'''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 | '''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 | ||
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'''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''' (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 [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''' (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 (Genesis 4:21). 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 | ||
'''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'''. 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 | ||