Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Y”..

Yiana, of Greek origin, means 'graced by God'.

Charming Greek name derived from "Ianni," meaning "God is gracious.

Friendly Greek diminutive of Ioannis, meaning "God is gracious".

Historic Greek masculine given name with unknown etymology and meaning, possibly derived from the Greek word "iani" meaning "violet". It has been used in Greece since ancient times and was popular during the Byzantine Empire. Saint John Chrysostom is a famous historical figure associated with this name. Today, Yiannis remains popular in Greece and internationally recognized due to notable figures like Yiannis Mouzalas and Yiannis Ritsos.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from the word 'ice', carrying a warm aura despite its cold association.

Chinese boys' name meaning "one seven/nine," with "yi" representing one and "chen" referring to the seventh Earthly Branch.

Chinese given name meaning "Morning One", composed of characters "一" (yī) representing unity and "晨" (chén) symbolizing freshness and new beginnings.

Traditional Chinese male name meaning 'the first to bring prosperity', symbolizing success and wisdom.

Hebrew name meaning "knowledge" or "to know," popular among Jewish communities since ancient times, associated with intelligence and wisdom.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from 'Yid', meaning 'Jew'. It's often used as a nickname or diminutive of Jewish names like Yitzchak.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "Jew," popular in 19th-century Russian and Polish Jewish communities.

Uncommon name with unknown origins; its meaning remains largely unexplored.

Rare Chinese name composed of 'Yi', meaning 'one' or 'first', signifying uniqueness, and 'Di', meaning 'ground' or 'earth', representing stability.

Hebrew origin name meaning 'praises' or 'praise the Lord', derived from the word 'yadid' meaning beloved.

Rare Vietnamese given name derived from "yên," meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil." Traditionally used for both sexes, it's often chosen to convey serenity.

Rare yet profound Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "deliverance," derived from the word "yesha." It has deep roots in Jewish history and culture, associated with divine redemption and mentioned in several places in the Old Testament.

Ancient Chinese name from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) meaning "unique square," given to encourage exceptional individuality.

Chinese name meaning "one who multiplies" or "abundant," derived from characters "一" (yī) and "繁" (fán). It symbolizes prosperity and abundance in Chinese culture.

Chinese unisex given name meaning 'one who brings forth righteousness.'

Turkish name meaning "brave" or "courageous," associated with heroic figures in Ottoman Empire history and Turkish literature.

Chinese given name composed of "righteousness" (义) and "heart" (心), signifying honesty and compassion.

Modern Chinese given name created by the parents of prominent swimmer Wu Yihan. Its meaning, likely related to achievement or excellence, is uncertain but positive.

Traditional Chinese boy's name meaning "the first good one".

Chinese name meaning "constantly one," derived from characters Yi (one) and Heng (constant).

Hebrew name meaning "to know," derived from the verb "yada.

Turkish given name derived from "yildiz," meaning "star." It's often used for both boys and girls in Turkey, carrying historical significance from the Ottoman Empire as a symbol of destined greatness.

Mongolian unisex name that means "the one who is beautiful".

Chinese name meaning "harmony in nature," derived from the characters for "one" (一) and "forest" (林). It signifies unity with nature and has been bestowed upon notable figures like actress Yilin Sun and pianist Yilin Chen throughout history.

Chinese name meaning "unique forest", consisting of characters "yi" (one in a million) and "lin" (forest), popular among scholarly families historically and today globally.

Unique African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria meaning 'may it come to pass,' signifying hope and anticipation.

Chinese unisex given name derived from "Yi" (righteousness) and "Ming" (name), translating to "Righteous Name".

Unique Chinese name that combines the meanings "with" or "using" ( Yi) and "silent" or "mute" (Mo), signifying someone who is quietly composed yet able to connect others in unity. It has been used throughout history, notably by poet Yimo Yan during the Tang Dynasty.

The name Yin originates from ancient Chinese philosophy, Taoism, representing feminine, passive energy.

Spanish-derived name with Hebrew origins, meaning "he will be answered" or "he will judge.

Unique Basque name derived from "ini", meaning "mother". It translates to "mother's daughter" and carries a deep sense of heritage, celebrating maternal bonds and family pride.

Unique and beautiful Spanish name meaning 'chaste' or 'pure', popularized by Isabel Allende's novel "De Amor y de Sombra".

Historic Chinese female given name meaning "meeting" or "greeting," derived from the character 迎, composed of 亻 (person) and 迎 (meet/greet). Associated with notable figures like Empress Wu Zetian, Ying has been used in literature and remains popular today for its positive connotations.

Traditional Chinese female name derived from the character '英', meaning 'heroic' or 'brave'.

Yining, a Manchu origin Chinese unisex name, means "calm" or "peaceful," composed of 'yi' (一) meaning "one" and 'ning' (宁) meaning "quiet.

Hebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "understanding," originally given to boys born into families valuing harmony and wisdom.