Baby Names Starting with Y

Arabic variant of Yunus, associated with the biblical Jonah in Islamic tradition.

Young in age; descriptive surname

Jonah, a prophet in Islamic and Judeo-Christian tradition

Dove; the Arabic name for the prophet Jonah in Islamic tradition.

God increases; variant of Yusuf (Joseph) in Islamic tradition.

God will increase; Arabic form of Joseph

The easiest one; symbolizes simplicity and ease

God will increase; God adds blessings and growth.

God increases; abundant grower. From the Arabic root yasafa, representing divine blessing and prosperity.

God will increase or add, derived from Hebrew Yoseph.

God's oath or God is my oath, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba.

God is my oath. A variant of Isabel, derived from the Hebrew name Elizabeth.

Variant spelling of Isabella, from Hebrew meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God.'

Devoted to God or God is my oath; a sacred promise to the divine

Gift of Isis; from the Greek through Spanish tradition (Isidro).

God listens or God hears. Variant of Ishmael from Hebrew tradition.

He will prevail with God; variant spelling of Israel with biblical roots

Garden, source, or beginning; also the currency unit of China.

Often represents jade or luminous qualities, depending on the Chinese characters used.

Chinese name where 'Yu' may mean jade or rain, and 'Cheng' means sincere or accomplished. Exact meaning varies by characters used.

Praised; the Lord is praised

Moon

An age or era; represents a cycle of time in Hindu and Sanskrit philosophy.

An age or era in Hindu and Vedic cosmology, referring to cosmic cycles within the timeline of the universe.

Chinese name where 'Yu' may mean jade or rain, and 'Heng' means constant or permanent.

Gentleness, superior excellence, or refined beauty depending on kanji used

Japanese name typically meaning 'gentle' or 'superior,' depending on kanji used. Conveys refinement and balanced strength.

Meanings vary by Hanja characters; commonly means jade, jewel, or kindness.

Meaning varies by kanji used; commonly suggests 'reason', 'fragrance', or 'gentleness' in Japanese.

Snow, symbolizing purity, peace, and natural beauty in Japanese culture.

Snow; from the Japanese word yuki, often used in Japanese names.

Snow child; 'yuki' (snow) combined with '-ko' (child), a traditional Japanese feminine naming element.

Japanese name; may relate to yuki (snow) or other elements depending on kanji characters used.

Helpful child or fragrant child, depending on kanji; Japanese female given name

Sanskrit name meaning 'united,' 'joined,' 'connected,' or 'intelligent,' symbolizing wisdom and harmony.

Wisdom, strategy, and aptness; related to Sanskrit 'yukti' meaning cleverness and skill.

Violet flower; noble and kind

Russian form of Julia, derived from Latin 'Julius' meaning 'youthful' or 'of Jupiter'.

Youthful. From the Latin Iulius, referring to youth and vitality.

Youthful; from Julius

Russian variant of Juliana, from Julius meaning youthful; symbolizes youth and vitality.

Youthful, variant of Juliet from Latin 'Julius' meaning young.

Youthful; derived from the Roman family Julius

Violet; variant of Yolanda meaning 'violet flower.'

A Japanese name often written with characters meaning 'reason' or 'bow.' Symbolizes purpose and grace.

Elegant child; refined and graceful person carrying connotations of sophistication.

Arabic name meaning blessed, fortunate, or auspicious, derived from the root 'yumn' signifying good fortune.

Cloud

Korean name with meanings varying by hanja characters used.

The younger one; Spanish form meaning 'junior'

Dove, symbolizing peace and grace in Islamic tradition.

Arabic name meaning Jonah, referring to the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a whale.

Chinese name combining 云 (yun, 'cloud') and 西 (xi, 'west'), evoking imagery of western clouds.

Russian diminutive of Yuri meaning 'farmer' or Japanese name with various meanings.

From the lily flower; combines Yuri (lily) with Diana (divine)

God is my light; an angelic name representing divine illumination.

Lily fragrance or fragrant lily

Lily child, combining Japanese yuri (lily) and ko (child).

The Russian form of George; means farmer from Greek origins.

God will increase; God adds. Arabic variant of Joseph.

God increases; God adds. The Arabic form of Joseph.

God will increase

Arabic name meaning 'ease,' 'prosperity,' or 'good fortune,' symbolizing blessing and wellbeing.

Arabic name meaning ease, facility, or gentleness.

God increases; variant spelling of Yusuf, Hebrew/Arabic form of Joseph.

God increases or God adds blessing. Arabic variant of Yusuf/Joseph, signifying divine blessing and growth.

God increases, God will add

Beloved Joseph

Help, assistance.

Japanese name with characters typically meaning grace, gentleness, or courage combined with abundance.

Abundant, rich, and bountiful. From the Japanese kanji meaning wealth and plenty.

Meaning varies with kanji; commonly 'brave' or 'calm/gentle person' in Japanese.

Often signifies courage, friendship, or excellence depending on the kanji characters used.

Youth, vitality, youthful energy. In Sanskrit, represents the prime of life and vigor.

Young, youthful—a Sanskrit name signifying youth and vitality.

Youthful, young one. Sanskrit combination of 'yuva' (young) and 'ansh' (part, share, or portion).

Stream of God; represents flowing grace

Young; Sanskrit name representing youth, vitality, and new beginnings.

A Sanskrit name combining 'yuva' (youth) and 'ansh' (part), symbolizing young person or youthful part.

Young; from Sanskrit yuva meaning youth or youthful.

Archer or bowman; feminine variant of French origin names

Prince or young prince; from Sanskrit denoting royal youth and nobility.

Jade-like beauty or joyful heart, combining elegant qualities

A sour citrus fruit native to East Asia, symbolizing brightness, freshness, and natural vitality.

French variant of Ivan, meaning 'God is gracious' from Hebrew origins.

Yew tree; symbolizes resilience, longevity, and endurance.

Yew tree; French form suggesting evergreen strength and protection.

Archer; from Germanic name Ivo

Variant of Yvette, derived from Germanic Yves, possibly meaning 'archer' or 'bow warrior.'

Variant of Yvette, derived from Yves meaning 'archer' or relating to yew wood.

Related to yew tree or archer. Modern short form derived from the French name Yvonne.

Archer or bowman; derived from the Teutonic word for yew tree, the wood traditionally used for bows.

Feminine form of Yves, from Germanic elements.

Bowman; from Germanic 'Ivo' meaning bow or yew tree.

Bowman or archer. A variant of Yvonne with French origins.

God is my oath; devoted to God

Variant of Isabelle, derived from Hebrew 'Elisheba' meaning 'devoted to God' or 'God's oath'.