24 Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuri	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Lily; Permanence; Village; Dawn
Yuma	Unisex	Permanence; Excellent; Genuineness
Yuki	Unisex	Happiness; Snow; Valuable; Chronicle
Yoshi	Boy	Good luck; Good; Virtuous; Respectable
Yue	Girl	Moon; Blessing; Pearl; Tall mountain; Fertile
Yomi	Unisex	Child of the Underworld; Phase child
Yarin	Unisex	To sing; To shout; Elegant; Graceful; Dignified
Yuuki	Unisex	Permanence; Excellence; Hope; Brightness
Yoyo	Unisex	Friend; Companion; Generation rule
Yami	Girl	A noble woman; Southern direction; Night; Twin; Pair; Darkness

Yuzu	Unisex	Child; Sign of the rat in the Chinese zodiac; Excel; Superiority; Tenderness
Yashi	Unisex	Extensive history; Fame; Praise; Glory
Yuka	Unisex	Bright star; Cause of fragrance; Blssm
Yura	Unisex	Beautiful
Yuu	Boy	Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Brave
Yuina	Unisex	Peaceful, graceful, gentle
Yuta	Unisex	Brave or courageous warrior
Yuuna	Unisex	Graceful, gentle, kind
Yukio	Unisex	Snow boy
Yua	Unisex	Binding love; Affectionate love

Yugi	Unisex	Game; Playful one
Yoimiya	Unisex	Fire goddess; Sacred fire
Yumeko	Unisex	Brave; Courageous
Yuyan	Unisex	Jade eye; Beautiful jade

Infographic: Attractive Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With Y are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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