Yo

Japanese

"good girl; ocean child"

Yo Origin and Meaning

The name Yo is a girl's name.

Yo is an uncommon feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be a shortened form of names containing the 'yo' sound, representing positive qualities like 'sun' or 'good generation.' As a Chinese name, it may relate to characters meaning 'beautiful' or 'precious.' In Western contexts, Yo sometimes appears as a diminutive for names like Yolanda or Yvonne. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal, though its extreme shortness may occasionally cause confusion as it resembles a casual greeting in English. Yo remains rare as a formal given name in most countries, making it a distinctive choice that carries a bold, contemporary feel despite its ancient linguistic roots.

Famous People Named Yo

• Yo Yo Ma, Chinese,American male cellist
• Yoyo Mung (Jiahui) Hong Kong actress
• Yoyo Chen (Ziyao) Hong Kong actress

The name Yo in Pop Culture

• Yo Yo Santos, male character in film "The Internship"