Russian Names that Start With Y
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Yuna
Japanese, Breton, Korean, Chinese, Dutch
"superiority, gentleness, or citrus fruit; lamb; willow, abundant, child, happy + to reach, to hold; jade + elegant, beautiful; June"
An attractive, widely appealing, multicultural option, Yuna has its roots in Japanese, Breton, Korean, Chinese. KPOP singer Yuna may be attracting some attention to her name, as might influencer…
Yevgenia
Yevgenia is a feminine name of Russian and Slavic origin, representing the female form of Eugene. Derived from the Greek "eugenes" meaning "well-born" or "noble," it carries connotations of dignity…
Yeva
Russian and Armenian variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
A Top 10 name in Moscow. In Russian, the emphasis is put on the first syllable.
Yevka
Yevka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It's likely a diminutive form of Yeva (the Slavic version of Eve) or…
Yaryna
Yaryna is a feminine Ukrainian name with ancient Slavic roots. It derives from the name of the spring sun god in Slavic mythology, 'Yarilo' or 'Yarylo,' associated with fertility, youth, and the…
Yarina
Yarina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly used in Ukrainian, Russian, and other Eastern European cultures. In Ukrainian, it derives from 'yar,' meaning 'spring' or 'vigor,'…
Yelena
Russian variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
One of many international versions of this classic.
Yudita
Russian variation of Judith
The original is so out of style that this Olde World version sounds almost cool.
Yudif
Yudif is a feminine name that represents a rare variant of Judith, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehudit meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman.' The biblical Judith was a heroine who saved…
Yula
Yula is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it may be a diminutive form of Yulia or Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' In Native American traditions,…
Yelisei
Yelisei is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha, which means 'God is my salvation' or 'God is help' in Hebrew. In Russian tradition, it's spelled Елисей…
Yevgeny
Russian variation of Eugene
See EUGENE.
Yuri
Russian variation of George
Common Russian name familiarized here via cosmonaut Yury Gagarin and a character in Dr. Zhivago , but we don't see it ever gaining permanent resident status.
Yvor
Yvor is a masculine name with Norse and Celtic roots, believed to be a variant of names like Ivar, Ivor, or Ivo. The name carries meanings related to 'archer', 'bow warrior', or 'yew wood' (which was…
Yerik
Yerik is a masculine name with Kazakh and Russian origins. In Kazakh culture, it derives from the word meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty,' making it a powerful name symbolizing independence and an…
Yeremy
Yeremy is a masculine name that represents a variation of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), meaning "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." This spelling variation…
Yackim
Yackim is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, considered a variant of Joachim or Yakim. In Hebrew, it derives from 'Yehoiakim' meaning 'God will establish' or 'God will raise up.' The name appears…
Yakov
Russian variation of Jacob
"supplanter"
What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.
Yasha
Russian
"supplanter"
A less-known member of the Sasha-Misha family, deriving from Yakov, the Russian form of Jacob.
Yevgeniya
Russian form of Eugenia
"well born"
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.