Japanese Names that Start With Y
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The names
Yoko
Japanese
"good girl; ocean child"
There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko. Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".
Yori
Japanese
"reliable"
An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.
Yoshi
Japanese
"good, respectful"
Popular name in Japan, wouldn't work too well outside that culture.
Yuki
Japanese
"snow; happiness"
Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).
Yoshi
Japanese
"good, respectful"
A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.
Yukio
Japanese
"snow boy"
In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies .
Yui
Japanese
"superior garment"
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.