Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Y”..
YOSEMITE
FemaleYosemite, originally "Ahwahnee" in Miwok, means 'grip of the big rocks' and is deeply rooted in Native American culture, symbolizing the stunning rock formations of Yosemite National Park.
YOSEPH
MaleAncient Hebrew name with deep historical significance, meaning "he will add.
YOSETH
MaleUncommon Spanish-derived name with possible Hebrew roots via Joshua, potentially signifying 'God is salvation'.
YOSGAR
MaleUnknown origin and does not have a widely accepted meaning.
YOSGARD
MaleRare Irish surname-derived given name, potentially meaning "high" or "proud," with roots traced back to County Mayo landholders.
YOSGART
MaleUnique coined name of unknown origin with no widely accepted meaning or etymology.
YOSGARTH
MaleUnique, recently popularized name of unknown origin and meaning, chosen for its distinctive sound rather than any historical or cultural significance.
YOSHA
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived name that signifies "God will add" or "God shall increase," reflecting faith in divine abundance.
YOSHANI
FemaleJapanese name derived from the kanji characters "良" (yō) meaning "good" and "山" (san) meaning "mountain", interpreted as "good mountain".
YOSHEKA
FemaleYoshieka is a rare yet captivating Japanese given name composed of 'Yo' meaning "good" and 'shika' referring to the deer, symbolizing strength, grace, and longevity.
YOSHI
FemaleJapanese boys' name meaning 'good' or 'nice'.
YOSHI
MaleJapanese name meaning "good luck" or "happiness", often used for both boys and girls, believed to bring fortune and happiness to families.
YOSHIAKI
MaleDistinctive Japanese given name originating from the Sino-Japanese characters 義 (yori) meaning "justice" or "righteousness", and 明 (aki) meaning "bright" or "clear". It translates to "bright justice" and has been carried by notable figures throughout Japanese history, contributing to its revered reputation.
YOSHICA
FemaleRare yet beautiful Japanese female given name derived from 'Yoshi' meaning 'good', and 'Ka' signifying 'harmony'. It embodies the traditional Japanese values of balance and positivity.
YOSHIDA
FemaleJapanese surname meaning 'good rice field', originally associated with powerful samurai families who contributed significantly to society.
YOSHIE
FemaleJapanese name derived from characters meaning 'follow what is significant', historically held by figures like poet Lady Yoshie, and currently used for both sexes.
YOSHIGEI
FemaleYoshigei, a historic Japanese given name, translates to "good younger brother," originating from the ancient language's characters for good fortune and second son.
YOSHIGEY
FemaleAncient Japanese name meaning "good progress," commonly bestowed upon samurai children during the Heian period, symbolizing hope for advancement and prosperity.
YOSHIHARU
MaleTraditional Japanese masculine given name, composed of "Yo" (meaning 'sun' or 'bright') and "ShihaRu" ('original samurai'). It translates to 'original warrior', reflecting strength and positivity.
YOSHIHIKO
MaleJapanese boy's name composed of "yoshi" meaning calm, and "hiko" derived from Hikohito, meaning successor to the emperor. It translates to calm successor and was prominently used during the Edo period (1603-1868), notably by Tokugawa Yoshihiko, the 9th shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
YOSHIHIRO
MaleJapanese masculine name meaning "good prosperity.
YOSHIKA
FemaleTraditional Japanese feminine given name meaning "important deer," rooted in history and culture, and associated with grace, beauty, power, longevity, prosperity, and good fortune. It was used by imperial family members during the Heian period (794-1185) and remains popular today due to its rich heritage.
YOSHIKATSU
MaleTraditional Japanese given name meaning "justice shines.
YOSHIKAZU
MaleJapanese name composed of "yoshi" (good) and "kazu" (one), translating to "the one who is good".
YOSHIKI
MaleClassic Japanese boy's name meaning 'good reasoning', composed of kanji characters 요 ('good') and 식 ('reason'). It has been bestowed upon those deemed intelligent or wise since ancient times and remains popular today due to its historical significance and positive associations with notable figures like Yoshiki Matsuura, a famed samurai.
YOSHIKO
FemaleGraceful, popular Japanese female name meaning "good child," originating from elements "yoshi" (good) and "ko" (female).
YOSHIMI
FemaleBeautiful Japanese name combining 'Yo' (harmony) and 'Shimi' (four flavors), signifying balance and harmony.
YOSHIMI
MalePopular Japanese given name composed of the characters "yo" meaning good/mild, and "shimi" meaning beautiful/lovely, translating to "good and beautiful".
YOSHINO
FemaleJapanese unisex given name meaning "best heart" or "best spirit," originating from ancient naming practices inspired by natural features like Mount Yoshino. It has been used by members of the imperial family and remains popular today, though it's relatively rare outside Japan.
YOSHINOBU
MaleJapanese masculine given name composed of "요" meaning "good" or "abundant," and "신부" meaning "newlywed." It translates to "good newlywed" or "abundant newlywed," with notable bearers including Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo period.
YOSHINORI
MaleTraditional Japanese male given name meaning "justice to", composed of the characters 義 (yosh-) for "justice" or "righteousness" and 之 (nori) for "of" or "to". It has been borne by notable figures throughout Japanese history, including Ashikaga Yoshinori, the third shogun of the Muromachi period.
YOSHIO
MaleMale Japanese name originating from 'yo' (to raise/nurture) and 'shio' (tide), signifying "raising/nurturing the tide".
YOSHIRA
FemaleRare yet elegant Japanese female name originating from the Heian period, combining "yo" meaning good or peaceful, and "shira" meaning white, signifying kindness and purity.
YOSHIRO
MaleDistinctive Japanese name derived from "Yo" meaning sun and "Shirō" meaning fourth son, translating to 'the fourth son under the sun'.
YOSHITAKA
MaleTraditional Japanese given name, originally from the Heian period (794-1185), meaning "justice/righteousness" and "filial piety/devotion to parents." It has been popular throughout history due to notable figures like Minamoto no Yoshitaka, a renowned samurai.
YOSHITO
MaleJapanese given name composed of the kanji characters 由(yo) meaning "reason" or "cause," and 至(shi), which signifies "to arrive at" or "to reach." Together, these form Yoshito, translating to "reaching one's goal" or "arriving at one's purpose," reflecting determination and purpose.
YOSHIYAH
MaleJapanese given name composed of "Yo" (good/best) and "shi" (fourth), connected by "ya". It signifies excellence or distinction, often interpreted as a wish for the bearer to be outstanding in some way.
YOSHIYAHU
MaleHebrew name derived from ancient Israelite history, meaning "God will breathe," signifying divine breath and life.
YOSHIYE
FemaleDistinctive Japanese name composed of "Yo" meaning 'good' and "Shiye" signifying 'fourth', translating literally as 'good fourth'.
YOSHIYUKI
MalePopular male Japanese given name composed of 'yoshi' (good) and 'yuki' (happiness), translating to "good luck".