Girl Names Starting With Y

Archer; related to the yew tree

Related to the Tamil stringed instrument 'yazh'; carries musical and artistic significance.

Jasmine flower; a gift from God, symbolizing grace and beauty.

Jasmine flower

Variant of Yasmin or Jasmine, derived from Persian and Arabic origins, the jasmine flower representing grace and elegance.

From Hebrew 'Yehudith' meaning 'from Judah' or 'Judean woman,' the feminine form of Judah.

Hebrew name meaning woman of Judah or Jewish woman, reflecting biblical heritage and faith.

Russian form of Helen, meaning 'shining' or 'bright one' in Greek.

Living, alive; variant of Eliz/Aliz

Of Mary or relating to Miriam in Amharic tradition, often invoking the Virgin Mary.

Ethiopian variant combining the Amharic prefix 'Ye' (the) with Maryam (Mary). Associated with Christian veneration and purity.

Mother of the fishes; Yoruba goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility in West African Santería tradition.

New; derived from the Turkish word yeni.

Fair one; variant of Jennifer with Welsh/Cornish roots

Fair, white wave; a modern variant of Jennifer.

A gossipy or talkative woman; one who likes to chat or spread news

Virtuous or gracious, variant spelling of Yentl from Yiddish.

Variant of Geraldine, meaning 'spear ruler' from Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (ruler).

Related to longevity and auspiciousness, derived from Tibetan roots associated with long life and spiritual wellbeing.

God beholds; God sees

Jasmine flower; representing beauty, fragrance, and elegance

Variant of Jessica, a Hebrew name meaning 'God beholds' or 'God's grace'.

God beholds; variant of Jessica with Hebrew origin

A Yiddish diminutive form traditionally used as a short form of names like Henrietta.

Mother has returned in the Yoruba language.

Life-giver; a Russian or Eastern European variant of Eve.

Yew wood. French form related to nature and resilience.

Yew tree or archer

God is gracious; Greek variant of Johanna

Jade; brilliant or shining. Represents purity and spiritual qualities in Chinese tradition.

God will provide

Devoted to God (variant of Isabelle)

Diminutive Yiddish form

My God has answered; God is gracious and merciful.

Variant of Yolanda, derived from Latin violans meaning violet flower, symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

Female wolf; derived from Old Norse 'úlfr' meaning wolf, a traditional Scandinavian name.

Primordial giant from Norse mythology whose body was used to create the world.

Pure; Spanish variant of Agnes derived from Greek hagne meaning pure.

God's grace or God is gracious

God is gracious; variant of Joanna in Slavic languages. Represents divine mercy and favor.

Member of the Gauls; variant of Jocelyn from Germanic roots.

Variant of Jocelyn; English/Germanic origin meaning 'joyful' or derived from Jodocus.

God is her glory; she is glorious before God in Hebrew tradition.

Night (in Nahuatl). A name referencing nighttime and celestial beauty.

God is gracious; Hebrew variant of Johanna expressing divine favor and blessing.

God is gracious, expressing divine favor and blessing in Hebrew tradition.

Positive or child; Japanese name combining characters expressing positive qualities.

Variant of Yolanda, meaning 'violet' or 'famous land' from Greek and Germanic roots.

Violet flower. A name symbolizing beauty, grace, and refined elegance.

Variant of Yolanda, derived from Latin violans meaning violet flower, symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

Violet; representing gentleness and modesty.

Violet flower

Small heart. A diminutive form expressing affection, tenderness, and a gentle spirit.

The spirit world or hereafter; represents connection to ancestors and the spiritual realm.

Dove; symbolizing peace, gentleness, purity, and innocence in Hebrew tradition.

Eternal, perpetual (from Chinese character 永).

Variant of Josephine, meaning 'God will increase'

Variant of Joselyn/Jocelyn, derived from Germanic roots meaning "cheerful" or "joyous".

Good or luck (depending on kanji used)

Japanese name typically composed of kanji with meanings varying by character selection; commonly carries meanings of 'righteous child' or 'good one.'

Good child; one who is virtuous and kind

Good blessing; respectful and auspicious. Japanese name combining prosperity with virtue.

An Arabic name meaning 'ease,' 'comfort,' or 'facility,' suggesting a gentle and approachable nature.

God's gracious gift or woman of high joy.

Violet flower; from Greek ion (violet) or Germanic origin meaning famous.

The easiest one; symbolizes simplicity and ease

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

Moon

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

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

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