48 Greek Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuliana	Girl	Downy bearded
Yuri	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Lily; Permanence; Village; Dawn
Yusef	Boy	He will add
Yulissa	Girl	Downy-bearded; Descended of Jove
Ysabella	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Yanis	Unisex	God is gracious
Yiannis	Boy	God is gracious
Yulian	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Yossi	Unisex	He will add
Yanni	Boy	God is gracious

Yishai	Boy	Gift
Yannis	Unisex	God is gracious
Yanira	Girl	Gift from God; Lonian; Water nymph
Yulianna	Girl	Downy-bearded
Yulisa	Unisex	Sky; Shine; Downy-bearded
Yulia	Boy	Downy-bearded
Yanna	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Yvaine	Girl	Evening star; Well born
Yalena	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Yvanna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To be gracious

Yuli	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Yani	Unisex	Peace; Yahweh is gracious
Yvan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Expectation; Hope; Little
Yakub	Boy	God will protect; Supplanter
Yorick	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Yaya	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Of Greece; Granny
Yasha	Boy	Yahweh will protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Fame; Praise; Glory
Ynez	Boy	Chaste
Yaris	Girl	Love; Beautiful; Spring
Yuriy	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer

Yunalesca	Unisex	Night; Defender of men
Youri	Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Yanice	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yanel	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yekaterina	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Yuliya	Girl	Downy-bearded; Sky; Shine
Yulie	Unisex	Downy-bearded; July
Yancy	Unisex	Jan's son; Yahweh is gracious
Yury	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Yelysaveta	Girl	Devoted to God

Yevgeny	Boy	Well-born
Ywain	Boy	Well-born; Born of sheep; Of desire; Young warrior
Yiorgos	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Yelena	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Ynes	Girl	Chaste
Yannah	Girl	God is gracious
Yarina	Girl	Energetic; Peace
Ypomoni	Girl	Patience

Infographic: Sweet Greek Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Finding the right name for your child is about choosing one that leaves a lasting impression. You can explore diverse cultures and languages or pick one based on your favorite letter or theme. We have compiled some adorable Greek Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y in the infographic below. Check out the myriad options to find a suitable name for your angel.

Greek Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y(infographic)

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