Names that Start with Y with Their Meaning

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Find names that start with Y to aid your search for your baby’s name. The meaning and origin of these names are stated on this page.

Looking for names that stand out for your child? Try out names that start with y.

Names that Start with Y

Check out unique names on this page that start with y.

1. Yaa

One who is born on Thursday

2. Yaakov

He who supplants

3. Yaar

Forest

4. Yachim

Established by God

5. Yaagnya

A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective.

6. Yaalisai

Melodious

7. Yaayaa

One who is born on Thursday.

8. Yachana

Entreaty, prayer, pleading

9. Yaaba

One who is born on Thursday

10. Yacova

The female form of Jacob, meaning Yahweh may protect

11. Yadana

A form of Yadanar. It means gem

12. Yuvaan

Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon

13. Yuvan

Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon

14. Yakshit

Who is made forever, Permanent, God

15. Yashvi

Fame

16. Yaksh

Representative of God, A type of a demi-God, Protector of forests, Speedy

17. Yashika

Success

18. Yakootah

Emerald

19. Yakova

Held by the heel

20. Yalanda

Form of Yolanda, meaning violet flower.

21. Yaletha

A variant of Oletha. It means light or nimble.

22. Yalina

One who is soft and delicate.

23. Yalqoot

A charitable woman.

24. Yama

Mountain; Restrainer;

25. Yamaris

A variation of Mary, meaning wished for a child or star of the sea.

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26. Yameena

One who is prospering.

27. Yamha

Dove

28. Yami

Pair

29. Yasmoon

The name of the jasmine flower.

30. Yasti

Slim

31. Yathartha

Truth

32. Yati

The name of Goddess Durga. It means one who strives with a pertinacity of purpose.

33. Yatika

The name of Goddess Durga

34. Yatva

Good

35. Yavanika

A curtain on the stage.

36. Yawa

One who is born on Thursday.

37. Yayota

A beautiful woman

38. Ye

The elder of twins.

39. Yedda

A woman with a beautiful voice.

40. Yegane

A woman of incomparable beauty.

41. Yeganeh

Unique

42. Yehowada

God’s Day

43. Yehudis

Praised

44. Yehudit

Praise

45. Yeira

Light

46. Yejide

One who looks like her mother.

47. Yelda

Winter solstice

48. Yelysaveta

Devoted to God

49. Yema

Our joy

50. Yenien

To bring along

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51. Yera

This name references to Virgin Mary.

52. Yerimen

One who is agile and active

53. Yesenia

Name of a character of a Spanish soap opera.

54. Yaksh

Representative of God, A type of a demi-God, Protector of forests, Speedy

55. Yashika

Meaning Success

56. Yash

Victory, Glory, Success, Celebrity, Reputation, Victory or glory

57. Yuvansh

Young generation

58. Yuvika

Young woman, Maid, Young, Girl, Further resources

59. Yarah

A form of Yarah, meaning water lady.

60. Yardena

To flow down

61. Yardley

Of the yard

62. Yareli

Water lady

63. Yaretzi

You will always be loved.

64. Yakshini

A Yakshini is the female counterpart of the male Yaksha, And they both attend to Kubera

65. Yashmita

Famous or glorious, Yashmita was the name of Lord Krishna’s foster mother.

66. Yashica

Success, Successful, brave, and intelligent lady.

67. Yuvin

Leader

68. Yashashvi

One who has the blessing of the lord on herself.

69. Yakshith

Who is made forever, Permanent, God

70. Yadira

Someone who is worthy and suitable. Also, a beloved friend.

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71. Yati

The name of Goddess Durga. It means one who strives with the pertinacity of purpose.

72. Yami

Pair

73. Yunay

Another name of Lord Ganesh

74. Yuvraj

Prince, Heir apparent, Young

75. Yugan

Youth, Lord Murugan

76. Yahvi

Heaven, Earth, The union of heaven and earth, Heaven or earth

77. Yatika

Name of Goddess Durga

78. Yusra

Prosperous, One blessed with good fortune.

79. Yohan

God is merciful

80. Yashvin

Winner of fame

81. Yuhans

A prophets name

82. Yanira

Gift from God.

83. Yeshasvi

Goddess Lakshmi, a Successful lady

84. Yashi

Famous, Successful

85. Yukta

Attentive, Skilful, Yoked, United, Clever, Proper skillful, Prosperous, Idea

86. Yashwardhan

The one who is famous for his goodwill spreading all around

87. Yazid

God will increase, Enhance, Grow, God will increase

88. Yajat

Sacred, Holy, Divine, Another name of Lord Shiva, Dignified, The Moon, One of the many names of Lord Shiva

87. Yukthi

Trick, Power, Strategy, Solution by logic, By reasoning, Tact, Skill, Argument

88. Yashith

A person who brings fame, Famous or glorious

89. Yamya

The author’s name for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Night, Night

90. Yashree

Victorious or Goddess of victory, Goddess Lakshmi or Lucky or fortunate or auspicious

91. Yvonne

Feminine of Ives, meaning archer’s bow

92. Yashasvi

Keerthi, Famous

93. Yukti

Trick, Power, Strategy, Solution by logic, By reasoning, Tact, Skill, Argument

94. Yansh

God name

95. Yakshita

Wonder girl

96. Yashas

Fame, Attractiveness, Brilliance, Virtue, Fame, a famous person

97. Yalini

Goddess Saraswati, Melodious

98. Yadav

Lord Krishna, Descendent from Yadu, Name of Krishna, Yadav is a name of Lord Krishna.

99. Yogita

Enchanted, Bewitched

100. Yashvardhan

The one who is famous for his goodwill spreading all around

101. Yuvik

Young

102. Yari

Water lady

103. Yaris

Love, beautiful or spring

104. Yaritza

Water

105. Yarmilla

Merchant

106. Yaroslava

Spring Glory

107. Yaryna

Peaceful

108. Yaseera

One who is blessed and living well.

109. Yashashree

God’s name for success

110. Yashashvi

One who has the blessing of the lord on herself.

111. Yashfa

She who intercedes on behalf of someone on Judgment day.

112. Yashica

Successful, brave, and intelligent lady.

113. Yashila

Famous and popular

114. Yashita

Fame and popularity.

115. Yashmita

Yashmita was the name of Lord Krishna’s foster mother.

116. Yashna

To pray

117. Yashodhara

Bearer of fame or glory

118. Yashwitha

Success

119. Yasim

Jasmine; Fragrance; Sweet Smelling like Jasmine; Beautiful and Fair

120. Yasmina

Jasmine flower

121. Yasmoon

The name of the jasmine flower.

122. Yara

The bright light, Water lady

123. Yatee

Goddess Durga, One who strives with the pertinacity of purpose, One who makes the people obtain the divine wisdom by reducing the ignorance

124. Yashri

Victorious or Goddess of victory, Goddess Lakshmi or Lucky or fortunate or auspicious

125. Yatharth

Proper, Possibility

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126. Yamika

Night

127. Yamileth

Beautiful

128. Yaminah

One who is right-handed.

129. Yamna

On the right side, is one who is always right.

130. Yamuna

One of the holy rivers of India.

131. Yamya

Night

132. Yancey

Native American: A Sassy Woman; A Yankee

133. Yangkyi

An adorable girl.

134. Yanira

Gift from God.

135. Yanna

God is gracious

136. Yanti

Yanti is the name of Goddess Parvati and means thoughts.

137. Yaotl

Combatant; Soldier; Warrior; Defender; Fighter; Rival

138. Yaoxochitl

Marigold or flower of the enemy

139. Yaquta

Gold, ruby, pearl, and coral.

140. Yara

Water lady

141. Yadanar

Gem or gemstone

142. Yadavi

The name of Goddess Durga.

143. Yadhana

Smile

144. Yadira

Someone who is worthy and suitable. Also, a beloved friend.

145. Yadita

Lord of the night.

146. Yaeeta

Beautiful

147. Yagapriya

Name of a Raga

148. Yagavi

Bright

149. Yagnitha

Worship

150. Yahvi

Heaven or earth

151. Yaiiua

Bright; Youthful; Vibrant person with youthful energy

152. Yaima

Water conduit

153. Yakini

African: An honest Woman; Truthful Lady;

154. Yakira

Hebrew: Beloved; Expensive; Precious; dear most; A variant form of Yakar

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What is a Good Name for a Girl that Starts with Y?

1. Yaretzi

2. Yareli

3. Yasmeen

4. Yatziri

5. Yvette

6. Yvonne

7. Yulissa

What are Unique Names that Start with Y?

1. Yarden.

2. Yardley.

3. Yareli.

4. Yaretzi.

5. Yarisel.

6. Yaritza.

7. Yaro.

8. Yaron.

What is the Best Name for Y?

1. Yusuf

2. Yosef

3. Yoel

4. Yeshua

5. Yasir

6. Yuvan

7. Yuvaan

What is Y in Latin?

In Latin, Y was named I graeca (“Greek I”), since the classical Greek sound /y/, similar to modern German ü or French u, was not a native sound for Latin speakers, and the letter was initially only used to spell foreign words.

What is Y in Roman Alphabet?

Y, y [Called ‘wy’, rhyming with high]. The 25th LETTER of the Roman ALPHABET is used for English.

It originated as one of two letters derived by the Greeks from the Phoenician consonant symbol waw.

The GREEK letter upsilon (γ, lower case υ) had a value like u, which LATIN wrote as V.

When was Letter Y Invented?

There’s a lot of confusion among the letters “U,” “V” and “W.” According to Rosen, the Phoenicians began using a letter that looked like our “Y” around 1000 BC.

They called it “waw” meaning “peg.” The Greeks adopted this in 700 BC and called it “upsilon.”

What is the Meaning of Y in Spanish?

Two of the most common conjunctions in Spanish, y (meaning “and”) and o (meaning “or”) can change spelling and pronunciation based on the word that follows.

What does the Word Y Mean in English?

A native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to” the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached: juicy; grouchy; rumbly; dreamy.

Sometimes used to mean “allowing, fostering, or bringing about” the specified action: sippy.

How do you Read Y?

The consonant sound of “y” is /y/ as in the word “yellow”. Typically at the beginning of the word the “y” makes the consonant /y/ sound.

The “y” also has two vowel sounds. Typically, in a one-syllable word the “y” at the end of the word makes the long “i” sound as in the following words: cry, fry, try.

What is the Unique Name for Y?

1. Yuvaan.

2. Yuvan.

3. Yakshit.

4. Yaksh.

5. Yash.

6. Yuvansh.

7. Yatvik.

8. Yatharth.

We believe that after going through this list of names that start with Y, you are inspired to give your child a befitting name. Do well to share this post with family and friends.

CSN Team.

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