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Yugao
OriginJapanese
Meaning"moonflower"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Yugao
Also written as Yūgao, this name refers to the moonflower, also known as the ipomoea alba or the moonvine, though it is sometimes more literally translated to "evening face". The name appears in classic Japanese literature, in The Tale of Genji (or Genji Monogatari) by 11th century noble woman, Murasaki Shikibu, and in the popular manga and anime series, Naruto.
Pronounced yoo-GAH-oh.
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