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Greek Names that Start With Y

Updated October 2026

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There are 8 Greek names that start with the letter Y for boys and girls, including Yolanda, Yannis, Yalena, Yuriy, Yeranos, Yannia, Yrene, and Youri.

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Yolanda
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
Yannis
Greek variation of John
As common in Greece as John is here.
Yalena
Greek and Russian variation of Helen
Slavic twist on a classic.
Yuriy
Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of George, Greek
"farmer"
Also appearing as Yuri and Yury this is a variation of the classic George, used predominantly in Russian and the Ukraine. Notable bearers include a 12th century prince of Kyiv Yuriy Dolgorukiy, the…
Yeranos
Yeranos is a rare masculine name of Armenian origin. In Armenian, 'yeran' refers to a fallow deer or stag, making Yeranos a name that carries associations with strength, nobility, and grace—qualities…
Yannia
Yannia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the masculine name Yannis, which is a variant of John meaning "God is gracious." The feminine form adds a soft, elegant quality while…
Yrene
Latin American Spanish variation of Irene, Greek
"peace"
A variation of the classic Irene, predominantly used in Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico, Yrene also appears in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Typically pronounced as ee-REH-neh, the book…
Youri
Dutch and French form of Yuriy or George, Greek
"farmer"
Derived from Yuriy, the Russian and Ukrainian form of George, Youri is a Dutch and French equivalent of the name. Gentle yet hardy, it has an international feel and was saw some popularity in France…

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