Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Y”..
YAMAN
MaleTurkish name meaning 'mountain' or 'hill', signifying strength and endurance.
YAMANI
MaleExotic Swahili name meaning 'born during a drought', symbolizing resilience.
YAMANI
FemaleArabic unisex name derived from 'yamana', meaning 'attractive' or 'beautiful', popular for signifying beauty.
YAMARA
FemaleUnique African name from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast meaning "peace" or "tranquility".
YAMARI
FemaleUnique Japanese name composed of 'mountain' (yama) and 'reason' (ri), signifying strength, wisdom, and divine protection.
YAMARI
MaleUnisex Japanese given name composed of "Yama" (mountain) and "Ri" (land), signifying "land of mountains.
YAMARIE
FemaleBeautiful Spanish-origin name derived from "Yamilet," combining "Yami" meaning darkness or night, and "let" meaning day, signifying the transition from night to day and symbolizing hope and new beginnings.
YAMARIS
FemaleCaptivating Spanish name with Quechua and Latin origins, meaning 'twin king'.
YAMATO
MaleJapanese unisex given name originating from ancient Japan's name "Yamato", meaning "big mountain" or "mountain range". It symbolizes strength and stability, and has been historically associated with influential clans and emperors. Today, Yamato remains popular among parents seeking traditional yet meaningful names, also appearing in various forms of Japanese popular culture like anime and manga.
YAMAYA
FemaleRare, beautiful Japanese female given name with multiple interpretations: 'mountain sea' signifying harmony or 'eight beautiful', suggesting elegance.
YAMEEN
MaleAfrican origin name primarily used in Swahili-speaking countries, meaning "tomorrow" and signifying hope and promise.
YAMEENA
FemaleArabic feminine name derived from 'yaumen', meaning 'days'. It signifies 'beautiful days' or 'many beautiful days', conveying hope for a life filled with happiness and prosperity.
YAMEIRY
FemaleDistinctive Spanish given name created by Federico García Lorca in his play "Blood Wedding", with possible meanings related to purity or centrality.
YAMEKA
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'patience' or 'the child born during a journey.'
YAMEL
MaleUnique Arabic name meaning 'beautiful', often associated with elegance and grace.
YAMEL
FemaleDistinctive given name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful.
YAMELI
FemaleCaptivating Mexican female name derived from the Nahuatl word 'yameh', meaning 'rain'. In Aztec culture, rain was sacred and vital for growth, making Yameli signify purity, fertility, and abundance.
YAMELIN
FemaleDistinct Spanish given name derived from the tropical yamel tree, associated with the Mayan civilization. Its meaning varies but includes "the one who brings joy" or "the joyful one," reflecting the beauty of the yamel tree. Historically uncommon in Spain, Yamelin gained popularity in Central American communities and is now predominantly found in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for both boys and girls.
YAMELY
FemaleSenegalese Wolof girl's name meaning "there is peace".
YAMEN
MaleArabic name derived from 'Jannah', meaning 'paradise' in Islamic tradition.
YAMI
FemaleYami: A Japanese unisex name meaning "darkness" or "shadow", representing profundity and used historically in ancient Japan.
YAMIA
FemaleDistinctive Igbo-African name meaning 'little mother', symbolizing maternal love and care.
YAMIAH
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from "Yam" (sea) and "El" (God), meaning "Sea of God.
YAMIKA
FemaleCaptivating African name created by Ghanaian author Ayi Kwei Armah for his novel "Why Are You Here?", where the protagonist Yamika embodies self-discovery and cultural identity. Its origin remains uncertain, but it may derive from 'yami', meaning 'silence' in some African languages.
YAMIL
FemaleArab-origin given name meaning 'dark', often linked to beauty, with notable appearances in Islamic literature.
YAMIL
MaleArabic origin name derived from 'yami', meaning 'night'. It's associated with darkness and mystery.
YAMILA
FemaleYamila, of Arabic origin, signifies 'beautiful' or 'attractive', inspired by the wise and beautiful Yamilla from One Thousand and One Nights.
YAMILAH
FemaleArabic name derived from "yalama", meaning "to dream".
YAMILE
FemaleSpanish name of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty," originally used for males but now widely used for females. It gained popularity in Spain during the 19th century due to the incorporation of Islamic influences into Spanish culture.
YAMILED
FemaleUnique Spanish name derived from 'Jamila', meaning 'beautiful' in Arabic, honoring beauty across cultures.
YAMILEE
FemaleCaptivating feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "jasmine flower," symbolizing elegance, grace, charm, love, purity, beauty, prosperity, and good luck. Its roots trace back to Central American Yamile flowers, with the name evolving from the Spanish derivation "Yamil" meaning "beauty." Despite being relatively uncommon outside Central America, Yamilee offers versatile nickname options like Yami or Lee.
YAMILES
FemaleDistinctive feminine given name of Arabic origin, popular in the Caribbean region. It evolved from the masculine Arabic name "Yamil," meaning "beauty" or "handsome," but has since become an independent name with its own identity within Hispanic cultures.
YAMILET
FemaleDistinctive name of Spanish origin, combining 'yami' (Taino for darkness) and 'let' from 'luz' (Spanish for light), symbolizing harmony between opposites.
YAMILETH
FemaleBeautiful Spanish name with Arabic ("beauty") and Greek ("of") roots, translating to "of beauty".
YAMILETT
FemaleRare but beautiful Spanish name derived from 'Iamel', meaning 'God is with me'. It gained popularity through José María de Heredia y Daeschlin's poetry, and while not widespread, its powerful meaning makes it a desirable choice.
YAMILETTE
FemaleCaptivating compound name from Latin America, combining 'Moon Night' (Yamilet) with 'Happiness' (Leticia).
YAMILETZ
FemaleUnique, Spanish-origin name derived from the Nahuatl word 'Yamahua', meaning 'twins'. It signifies balance and harmony, reflecting ancient Mesoamerican reverence for twins.
YAMILEX
FemaleUnique Spanish name formed by combining "Yamil," meaning "beauty," with "lex," derived from the Greek word for "language.
YAMILEY
FemaleUnique African given name, popular among West Africans, derived from Twi 'Wednesday' and Swahili 'angel', translating to 'Wednesday's Angel'.
YAMILEZ
FemaleCaptivating Hispanic name derived from Yamil ("beauty") and Liz (short for Elizabeth, "God is my oath"), signifying "beautiful promise.