Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Y”..
YANESA
FemaleDistinctive feminine name with Basque roots, meaning "God is merciful" or "God has mercy.
YANESHA
FemaleUnique Spanish name of ancient Basque origin meaning "God is merciful," reflecting strong spiritual connotation.
YANESSA
FemaleAfrican-origin name from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'the mother has returned'.
YANET
FemaleSpanish origin name coined by poet Juan Ramon Jimenez, combining 'Yanez' and '-et', with possible meanings related to forgiveness or unity.
YANETH
FemaleRare and beautiful Spanish female name derived from "yana," meaning "dawn." Popularized by Colombian author José Eustasio Rivera's novel "La Vorágine," Yaneth signifies the morning sun.
YANETT
FemaleUnique feminine given name of Hispanic origin, derived from the Spanish word "yanet," meaning "God is merciful.
YANETTE
FemaleDistinctive French feminine name derived from Jeanette, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God has shown favor.'
YANETZI
FemaleDistinctive African given name of Yoruba origin, meaning "Mother's joy" or "God is merciful".
YANETZY
FemaleUnique Dominican name of Taino origin meaning 'moonlight'.
YANEXI
FemaleUnique Latin name combining Hebrew "God is gracious" and Chinese "happiness," signifying "God's gift of joy.
YANG
FemaleCenturies-old Chinese surname and given name meaning "positive," "male," or "sun.
YANG
MaleYang: A historic Chinese surname originating from Qi state, meaning 'ocean' or 'river,' symbolizing strength and adaptability.
YANGCHEN
FemaleTibetan name meaning 'little sun' or 'little light', suggesting warmth and illumination.
YANGEL
MaleModern, Spanish-origin unisex name derived from 'yanga', a South American tree, signifying growth and resilience.
YANI
FemaleGreek-derived female name meaning "graceful," associated with the goddess Hera and one of the three mythical Graces.
YANI
MaleGreek origin name meaning "grace", traditionally given to girls but now popular for both genders.
YANIA
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning "God hears," symbolizing faith in divine intervention.
YANIAH
FemaleYaniah: A Hebrew rarity meaning "God will answer," embodying faith & spirituality.
YANIBEL
FemaleSpanish-Cuban female given name derived from the Taíno language, meaning "beautiful moon.
YANICE
FemaleUnique Haitian female name derived from Jean-Pierre, meaning 'God is gracious.'
YANICHEL
FemaleSpanish-origin name meaning 'to play or have fun,' embodying joy and liveliness. It originated as a diminutive form of longer names like Yanire, but has evolved into a standalone given name popular among Spanish-speaking families.
YANICK
FemaleFrench-origin given name derived from "yan," meaning "duck." It was likely coined as a playful or affectionate nickname, popularized by Canadian musician Yanick St-Pierre of Simple Plan.
YANICK
MaleDistinctive French male name derived from Jean, meaning 'God is gracious', popularized by Canadian jazz musician Yannick Bisson.
YANIECE
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin, combining 'Yani' (wish) and 'Ose' (wealth), signifying 'a wealthy wish'.
YANIEL
MaleHebrew origin, meaning "God will answer," derived from the elements "Yan" (answer) and "El" (God).
YANIELIS
FemaleDistinctive female Spanish name derived from the masculine Yaniel, combining 'Yani', meaning 'God hears' in Hebrew, with 'el', also meaning 'God'. It's created as a feminine variant by adding '-is', but its rarity makes its origins and history less documented.
YANIELIZ
FemaleCaptivating Hispanic name formed by combining "Yaniel" (meaning "God is with us") and "Liz" (short for Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath").
YANIELYS
FemaleCaptivating Spanish girl's name derived from 'yani' (to sing) and '-elys' (happiness), originating in mid-20th century Cuba.
YANIK
MaleDistinctive French given name derived from the French word for 'smoke', popularized by Anatole France's novel "The Red Lily".
YANIKA
FemaleUnique Russian girl's name derived from Yaniak, meaning 'God answers'.
YANIL
FemaleArabic-derived name meaning 'graceful' or 'elegant'.
YANILEN
FemaleUnique and mysterious name with no known origin or meaning.
YANILET
FemaleUnique Hispanic name derived from the Spanish word "yanil," meaning "to shine" or "brilliant." It was created by adding the suffix "-et" to "yanil," making it more feminine. Originating in Argentina, Yanilet has gained popularity throughout Latin America and beyond, embodying positivity and luminosity.
YANILETH
FemaleUnique feminine given name of Spanish origin, combining elements from 'Yani', a shortened form of Yanira meaning 'freshness or new beginnings', with 'Leth', potentially derived from Italian 'Letizia' meaning 'glorious'. Despite uncertain origins, Yanileth stands out for its beauty and rarity.
YANILL
FemaleThe origin and meaning of Yanill are unknown; it may be a recently coined or variant name.
YANIN
FemaleBeautiful Thai name meaning "calm" or "peaceful," symbolizing tranquility and harmony.
YANINA
FemaleCaptivating Slavic female name derived from the Russian word "Yanin," meaning "God is gracious.
YANINE
FemaleUnique feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from "yanin" meaning 'grape', symbolizing beauty, fertility, and abundance.
YANIQUE
FemaleRare, Haitian-origin given name derived from "yanik," meaning "little bird," symbolizing freedom and grace. It gained popularity during the 19th-century Haitian Revolution as a way to honor African heritage.
YANIRA
FemaleDistinctive Spanish-origin female name composed of 'Yani' (God has heard) and 'ra' (light), suggesting 'God responds with radiance.'