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

Indian name derived from Sanskrit "Yajna", meaning "sacrifice".

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "yayar," meaning "to enlighten" or "illuminate.

Unique Hebrew female given name derived from "yarah," meaning "to fear" or "reverence." It signifies awe-inspiring power and majesty of God.

Rare Spanish origin name derived from "yaire" meaning "to shout". It reflects emotional intensity and may suggest outspokenness or expressiveness.

Unique Latin American feminine given name combining "yair" (happy) and "ley" (law), signifying happiness according to law or joyful rule.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'to descend' or 'to flow', originating from the twelve springs that sustained Kadesh Barnea during Israel's wilderness journey.

Rare Hebrew female given name meaning "mountain goat," derived from "yarah" (to fear or tremble) with "-eth" denoting feminine gender.

Hebrew name meaning "to enlighten" or "to illuminate," symbolizing hope and inspiration.

Unique, Spanish-derived name with Hebrew roots meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex', symbolizing strength and adaptability.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "he will enlighten with strength".

Rare Hebrew name meaning "mountain goat" or "climber of the mountains", symbolizing strength, agility, and perseverance in Jewish tradition.

Captivating Spanish name with Arabic roots, meaning "God will bring forth," symbolizing creation and divine intervention.

Hebrew female name derived from "Yashar", meaning "straight" or "upright". It signifies integrity, honesty, and straightforwardness in Hebrew culture.

Uncommon African-derived name believed to mean 'beauty' in some dialects.

Stylish variant of Isabel, a Spanish name meaning 'devoted to God', popularized by Queen Isabella I of Castile.

Captivating unisex name of Bamileke origin in Cameroon, meaning "light" or "beauty", symbolizing brightness and positivity or inner beauty.

Unique Hispanic name from the Dominican Republic, meaning "water lily" or "lotus flower," symbolizing elegance and grace with roots in Taíno culture's reverence for nature.

American female name of Aztec origin, derived from Nahuatl language elements "Yac" meaning 'to dream' and "Yahui" referring to a mythical creature known as the Yaqui, symbolizing dreams, transformation, and adaptability.

Latin American name derived from Quechua, signifying "spear of lightning" or "spear of thunder," invoking power and dynamism.

Uncommon yet captivating Indian male name derived from the Sanskrit word "Yajata," meaning "sacrifice" or "offering." In Hinduism, it signifies balance, devotion, and spiritual growth, and has historical roots in ancient Indian culture, notably referenced in the Rig Veda.

Unique, captivating Native American name of Taíno origin, meaning 'to overcome fear,' suggesting bravery.

Rare Indian name derived from Sanskrit "Yajuh," signifying "sacrifice" or "worship." It is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, as seen in the Yajurveda, one of the four sacred Vedas. Traditionally given to boys, this unique name carries profound meaning and spiritual significance.

Igbo name meaning "born to be wealthy," symbolizing hope for future prosperity.

Igbo name from Nigeria meaning "God answers prayers" or "God hears us.

Unique Spanish feminine name derived from 'yaguar', meaning 'jaguar'. It combines elements of Jacinta and Belen, and pays homage to Mesoamerican cultures' reverence for this powerful animal.

Distinctive female name of African origin, believed to derive from Yoruba words meaning 'to meet' and 'destiny', signifying 'meeting fate head-on'.

Unique Latin-derived name, created by combining elements from various names like Jaclyn and Yakira.

Uncommon yet meaningful African name of Swahili origin, meaning "one who is gentle or peaceful.

African origin name derived from Swahili meaning "the one who is respected or admired".

Slavic name rooted in "jakim," meaning "like" or "strong/powerful.

Distinctive Native American given name, derived from the Yakima tribe of Washington state. It generally translates to "restless" or "one who wanders," reflecting the nomadic nature of many Native American tribes, and is associated with strength and resilience.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'God will make way' or 'There is a way.'

Unisex name of African origin from the Yoruba tribe, meaning "There is no other like her/him." It was a powerful deity revered for uniqueness and individuality.

Hebrew male name meaning "precious" or "beloved," first appearing in the Old Testament.

Hebrew name derived from 'yaker', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout', interpreted as 'she who shouts for help'.

Yakirah: A unique Hebrew name meaning 'she who watches over the Lord' or 'the Lord shall watch', reflecting divine protection.

Captivating African female name derived from the Akan people, traditionally given to girls born on a Wednesday, meaning "Wednesday's child" in the Akan language. It signifies resilience, strength, and adaptability.

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'the joy of God', often given to girls but also suitable for boys.

Ancient Hebrew name, originating from the Old Testament's Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'hold by the heel', reflecting his birth grasping Esau's heel.

Arabic-origin male name meaning "ruby" or "corrupted pearl," symbolizing wealth and nobility.