Japanese Names that Start With Y
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Yukio
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"snow boy"Description:
In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.
- Yuki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"snow; happiness"Description:
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).
- Yori
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"reliable"Description:
An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.
- Yoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"good girl; ocean child"Description:
There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko.
- Yoshi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"good, respectful"Description:
A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.
- Yui
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"superior garment"Description:
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
- Yoshi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"good, respectful"Description:
Popular name in Japan, wouldn't work too well outside that culture.
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