28 Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuna	Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Yumi	Girl	A beautiful archery bow
Yui	Unisex	Tying a garment; Excellent garment; Supportive
Yomii	Unisex	Phase child; Underworld child; Reading child
Yukari	Unisex	Cause of a fragrant village
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Yahira	Boy	Universal; Day; Sun; Lightweight fabric
Yumiko	Girl	Beautiful child; Child with an archery bow
Yume	Unisex	Dream; Vision; Abundant sprout; Light
Yuria	Girl	Asian village; Great Asian village; Lovely lily; Yahweh is my light; God is my light

Yunalesca	Unisex	Night; Defender of men
Yukina	Girl	Snow vegetables
Yurika	Girl	Lily fruit; Beautiful lily; Fragrance and beauty
Yoko	Girl	Child of the sun; Child of the ocean; Child of the light
Yukiko	Girl	Snow child; Happy child; Reason; Cause; Joy; Child
Yuriko	Girl	Child of Lily; Offspring; Kindness; Abundance
Yuzuki	Unisex	Hope; Grapefruit; Pomelo; Citrus fruit
Yukino	Unisex	Snow; Happiness
Yuko	Unisex	Gentle child; Superior child; Excellent child
Yoshita	Girl	Right conduct; Righteousness; Justice; Morality; Young woman

Yoshiko	Girl	Fragrant; Virtuous; Respectable
Yuina	Unisex	Kindness and peace
Yuno	Girl	Citron; Exist; Reason
Yua	Unisex	Binding love; Affectionate love
Yma	Unisex	Whole; Great; Beautiful; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Yoimiya	Unisex	Night palace
Yumeko	Unisex	Dream child
Yuriya	Girl	Anxious; Restless

Infographic: Beautiful Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y(infographic)

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