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Wynkyn m History (Rare), Literature
Wynkyn de Worde (originally Jan van Wynkyn) was William Caxton's journeyman, after whose death he became the first printer to set up his shop in Fleet Street, "which was for centuries perhaps the world's most famous centre of printing." It was used in the popular children's poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod (Dutch Lullaby) (1889).
Wynnie f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Winnie or a feminine diminutive of Wynn.
Wyntie f Dutch (Archaic)
Older form of Wijntje. This name was found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.
Wyntje f Dutch (Archaic)
Older form of Wijntje. This name was found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.
Wynton m English
Variant of Winton. Two jazz musicians bear this name, Wynton Marsalis and Wynton Kelly.
Wyolet f Medieval Scottish (Rare, Archaic)
Medieval Scottish form of Violet.
Wyomia f African American
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Wyomia Tyus (1945—).
Xakery m English
Variant of Zachary.
Xəyalə f Azerbaijani
Feminine form of Xəyal.
Xayana f Tuvan
Means "cliff" in Tuvan.
Xäydär m Tatar, Bashkir
Tatar and Bashkir form of Haidar.
Xayide f Literature
One of the main antagonists in Michael Ende's fantasy novel The Neverending Story (1979).
Xaylee f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Zaylee. 12 girls in the USA were given the name Xaylee in 2021 according to the USA Social Security Administration.
Xäyriä f Bashkir
Bashkir form of Khayriyya.
Xəyyam m Azerbaijani
Azeri form of Khayyam.
Xeryus m American (Modern, Rare)
Probably influenced by a cologne called Xeryus, which was introduced in 1986 by Givenchy.
Xianyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 纤 (xiān) meaning "fine, delicate, graceful" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure".
Xiaoya f Chinese
From the Chinese 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak" and 芽 (yá) meaning "bud, sprout, shoot".
Xiaoye m & f Chinese
From Chinese 小 (xiǎo) meaning "small", 晓, 曉 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak, know, understand", or 孝 (xiào) meaning "filial piety, obedience" combined with 叶, 葉 (yè) meaning "leaf", 夜 (yè) meaning "night", or 业, 業 (yè) meaning "business, trade, merits, achievements"... [more]
Xiaoyi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak, know, understand" combined with 义 (yì) meaning "justice, righteousness", 毅 (yì) meaning "resolute, decisive, firm" or 一 (yī) meaning "one"... [more]
Xiaoyu f & m Chinese
From Chinese 小 (xiǎo) meaning "small", 筱 (xiǎo) meaning "small bamboo", 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak", 骁 (xiāo) meaning "brave, valiant", or 效 (xiào) meaning "imitate, follow, devote" combined with 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 萸 (yú) meaning "dogwood, cornelian cherry", 宇 (yǔ) meaning "house, eaves, universe", or 禹 (yǔ) refering to Yu the Great, a Xia dynsaty emperor... [more]
Xingyu f & m Chinese
From 兴 (xīng) meaning "rise, flourish, prosper" or 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet" combined with 宇 (yǔ) meaning "house, eaves, universe", 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or 煜 (yù) meaning "brilliant, bright, glorious, shining"... [more]
Xinyan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 新 (xīn) meaning "fresh, new" or 歆 (xīn) meaning "like, admire, willingly, gladly" combined with 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful" or 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous"... [more]
Xinyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted", 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning", 歆 (xīn) meaning "like, admire" or 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance" and 杳 (yǎo) meaning "obscure, dark, mysterious, deep" , 窈 (yǎo) meaning "obscure, secluded, refined", 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade", 钥 (yào) meaning "key, lock", or 谣 (yáo) meaning "folksong, ballad".
Xinyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted" or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" and 音 (yīn) meaning "sound" or 银 (yín) meaning "silver" or "money, wealth".
Xinyou f Chinese
From the Chinese 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous" and 友 (yǒu) meaning "friend, companion, friendly".
Xinyue f Chinese
"Xin" (心）in Chinese could mean "heart", "feeling". And "Yue" （玥）means "treasure", "magical beads", or "moon".
Xinyun f Chinese
From the Chinese 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance", 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted", or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" and 昀 (yún) meaning "sunlight", 匀 (yún) meaning "equal", or 芸 (yún) meaning "rue" or "art, skill, ability, talent".
Xiuyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant, flowering, luxuriant, refined, graceful" and 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".
Xiuyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant, excellent, luxuriant, refined" and 银 (yín) meaning "silver, wealth".
Xiuyou f Chinese
From the Chinese 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant, excellent, luxuriant, refined" and 优 (yōu) meaning "superior, excellent".
Xiuyue m & f Chinese
Combination of the Chinese character 秀 (see Xiu) and 玥 (see Yue). ... [more]
Xiying f Chinese
From the Chinese 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious" and 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous" or 滢 (yíng) meaning "clean, pure water; lucid, glossy".
Xiyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious", 希 (xī) meaning "hope, expect, rare" or 溪 (xī) meaning "mountain stream" and 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard", 爰 (yuán) meaning "lead on to", 缘 (yuán) meaning "margin, reason, cause, fate" or 苑 (yuàn) meaning "pasture, park, garden".
Xtabay f Mayan Mythology
This is the name of a female demon in Mayan legend.
Xuanye m & f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese hanzi 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade" or 绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant" combined with 烨 (yè) meaning "bright, glorious, splendid, firelight, flame".... [more]
Xuanyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 渲 (xuàn) meaning "add repeated washes of colour" or 暄 (xuān) meaning "warm, comfortable, genial" and 翌 (yì) meaning "bright, daybreak, dawn" or 伊 (yī) meaning "he, she, this, that".
Xuanyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 萱 (xuān) meaning "day lily", 渲 (xuàn) meaning "add repeated washes of colour" or 玄 (xuán) meaning "deep, profound" and 煜 (yù) meaning "bright, shining, brilliant", 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure" or 妤 (yú) meaning "beautiful, fair, handsome".
Xueyan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" or 学 (xué) meaning "study, learning, school" combined with 巖 (yán) meaning "cliff, rock" or "dangerous, important", 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous", 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned", or 淹 (yān) meaning "flood, submerge, soak"... [more]
Xueyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" and 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".
Xunyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 勋 (xūn) meaning "meritorious deeds, merits" and 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Xunyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 寻 (xún) meaning "seek, search, look for" and 月 (yuè) meaning "moon".
Xuying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 旭 (xù) meaning "rising sun, brilliant, radiance", 煦 (xù) meaning "kind, gentle, gracious", 絮 (xù) meaning "raw silk, raw cotton", 徐 (xú) meaning "composed, dignified" or 绪 (xù) meaning "end of thread, thread, clue" and 英 (yīng) meaning "brave, hero" or "flower, leaf, petal", 滢 (yíng) meaning "clear, pure water, lucid, glossy", 莺 (yīng) meaning "green oriole, finch", 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, lustrous, bright", 影 (yǐng) meaning "shadow, reflection" or 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of gems, crystal".
Xuyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 煦 (xù) meaning "kind, gentle, gracious" and 咏 (yǒng) meaning "sing song".
Xuyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 栩 (xǔ) meaning "be glad, pleased", also a species of oak, or 绪 (xù) meaning "end of thread, thread, clue" and 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring", 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard", 圆 (yuán) meaning "circle, round, complete" or 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beautiful, beautiful woman".
Xydias m French (Quebec, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Xydias.
Xylene f English (Rare), Filipino
Variant of Xylina; an elaborated form of Xyla using the common name suffix lene.
Xylina f English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Modern name coined in the early 20th century either as a variant of Xylia or directly from Greek ξύλινος (xylinos) meaning "wooden; of wood" (a derivative of ξύλον (xylon) "wood", a word used in the New Testament to mean "the Cross")... [more]
Xylona f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Xylon.
Xyriel f Filipino (Rare)
There is a Filipina actress who bears this name.
Xystus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ξυστος (Xystos), which meant "scraped (smooth), polished" (from xyein "to scrape"). This was the birth name of the pope Saint Sixtus I. It was also borne by a Kemetian martyr saint.
Ya'acob m Malay
Variant of Yaacob.
Yaacob m Malay
Malay form of Yaqub.
Yaacov m Hebrew, Jewish
Variant of Yaakov.
Ya'akob m Malay
Variant of Yaakob.
Yaakob m Malay
Malay form of Yaqub.
Yaakop m Malay
Malay variant of Yaqub.
Yaakub m Malay
Malay form of Ya'aqov (see Jacob).
Yaalom f Hebrew
Means "dimond" in hebrew.
Ya'arit f Hebrew
Variant form of Yaara.
Yaawar m Pakistani
Urdu masculine name meaning "aiding", via the Persian word یاور (yâvar), a literary word for an assistant.
Yabaal m Somali
Meaning: Yabaal generally means "one who is ambitious" or "strives for success."... [more]
Yabets m Amharic
Means “sorrowful, born in pain” in Amharic.
Yacatl m Nahuatl
Means "nose, point, something in the lead" in Nahuatl.
Yachal m Biblical Hebrew
Means hope in Hebrew.
Yachao f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 超 (chāo) meaning "surpass".
Yachay f Quechua
Means "know, take notice" in Quechua.
Yachet f Jewish, Yiddish
Some link this name to a pet form of Yocheved, while others say it is a Yiddish form of Jacinthe. See Yachna.
Yachie f Japanese
Japanese feminine given name derived from 八 (ya) meaning "eight" or 弥 (ya) meaning "increasingly"; 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom"; and 恵 (e) meaning "favour, blessing".
Yacine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Yasin chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Yacoob m Arabic
Alternate transcription of يعقوب (see Yaqub)
Yadana f Burmese
Alternate transcription of Burmese ရတနာ (see Yadanar).
Yadgar m Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish yadîgar meaning "souvenir".
Yađgöl f Bashkir
From Bashkir яҙ (yað) meaning "spring (season)" and гөл (göl) meaning "flower".
Yadiel m Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Jehudiel.
Yadier m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown. It may possibly be a masculine form of Yadira or otherwise related to it. Also compare Yadiel and Yair... [more]
Yadong m Chinese
From 亚 (yà) meaning "house" and 东 (dōng) meaning "east".
Yaequb m Arabic
Variant transcription of Yaqub.
Yafeng f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 枫 (fēng) meaning "maple tree".
Yaffit f Hebrew (Modern)
Diminutive of Yaffa.
Yagaan f & m Mongolian
Means "pink" in Mongolian.
Yagana f Dari Persian
Dari Persian form of Yeganeh.
Yaghma m Persian
Means "booty, plunder" in Persian
Yagkúg m Aguaruna
Means "flower" in Awajún.
Yag'mur f Uzbek
Uzbek form of Yagmur.
Ýagmyr m Turkmen
Turkmen form of Yağmur.
Yagoda f Bulgarian (Rare)
Derived from Bulgarian ягода "strawberry".
Yagona m Uzbek
Means "sole, only" in Uzbek.
Yaguen m Gascon (Gallicized)
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a Gascon form of Yago and a Gascon form of Aganus.
Yahaya m Malay, Western African, Hausa
Malay and Hausa form of Yahya.
Yahela f Hebrew
Derived from a verb from the Bible “YAHEL”, meaning “to shine and carry light, to create a halo”.
Yaheli f & m Hebrew
Variant of Yahel and Yali.
Yahiko m Japanese
Derived from the Japanese kanji 弥 (ya) meaning "go across; widely; full; complete; increasingly; for a long time; forever" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "accomplished young man; prince".... [more]
Yahira f Japanese
From Japanese 弥 (ya) meaning "universally" combined with 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day" and 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric".
Yahiro m & f Japanese
From Japanese 夜 (ya) meaning "night" combined with 博 (hiro) meaning "abundant, plentiful, rich". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Yahiya m & f Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Persian, Turkish
Variant or feminine form of Yahya.
Yahoel m Biblical Hebrew
Alternate form of Jehoel reflecting the original Hebrew pronunciation.
Yahong f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 鸿 (hóng) meaning "wild swan" or "vast" or 虹 (hóng) meaning "rainbow".
Yaisel m Spanish (Caribbean)
Big and strong Spanish warrior
Yajian f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 鉴 (jiàn) meaning "mirror".
Yajing f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 晶 (jīng) meaning "crystal" or "clear, bright" or 靖 (jìng) meaning "pacify", "calm, peaceful".
Yajush m Hinduism
MEANING - "partridge, observerof religious ceremonies as prescribed in yajur-veda, relating to yajurveda(यर्जुवेद)"... [more]
Yakari f Indigenous Australian, Pintupi
Of Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name is Yakari Napaltjarri (b. circa 1925), an Australian Aboriginal artist who also happens to be the sister of fellow artists Parara Napaltjarri (c... [more]
Yakari f Japanese
Japanese feminine name derived from 弥 (ya) meaning "increasingly", 華 (ka) meaning "splendour, flower, lustre, bloom" and 璃 (ri) meaning "lapis lazuli".
Yakari m Popular Culture, Sioux (?)
The name of the title character, a little Sioux boy, in the French-Belgian comic book series Yakari (1973-) and its television adaptions (1983, 2005).
Yakasu m Bariba
Means "bush" in Bariba, this name is given to a child born in the bush.
Yakchi f & m Tripuri
Means "supernatural" in Kokborok.
Yakhan f Persian
Etymology unknown. It may be related to the Middle Persian yʾknd or Persian یاکند (yakand) meaning "ruby".
Yakhve m Theology
Bulgarian and Russian form of Yahweh.
Yakhya m Bashkir, Chechen
Bashkir and Chechen form of Yahya.
Yakiko f Japanese
Japanese feminine name derived from 夜 (ya) meaning "night, evening", 貴 (ki) meaning "precious, esteem" and 子 (ko) meaning "child".
Yakima f & m English
A variant of Yakama, the name of the Yakama peoples from the Washington state area of the United States. Scholars disagree on the origins of the name Yakama. The Sahaptin words e-yak-ma means "a growing family", and iyakima, means "pregnant ones"... [more]
Yakkup m Chuvash
Chuvash form of Yakub.
Yakobo m Swahili
Swahili form of Jacob or James.
Yakone m Popular Culture
A fictitious bearer is Yakone, a bloodbending criminal from the American television series The Legend of Korra.
Yakoob m Urdu, Indian (Muslim)
Variant transcription of Yaqub.
Yakumo m & f Japanese
This name combines 八 (hachi, ya, ya'.tsu, ya.tsu, you) meaning "eight", 弥 (bi, mi, amaneshi, iya, iyoiyo, tooi, hisashi, hisa.shii, ya, wata.ru) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 矢 (shi, ya) meaning "arrow, dart" or 耶 (ja, ya, ka) meaning "question mark" with 雲 (un, kumo, -gumo) meaning "cloud."... [more]
Yakush m Mari
Mari form of Jacob.
Yaƙutu f Hausa
Refers to a sapphire, ruby, jacinth, corundum, or similar stone.
Yakyuu m Japanese
From Japanese 野 (ya) meaning "area, field" combined with 鳩 (kyuu) meaning "pigeon, dove". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Yalalt m & f Mongolian
Means "victory" in Mongolian.
Yalany m & f Manding
Mandinka name of unknown meaning.
Yalena f Russian (Archaic)
A Russian folk form of Yelena.
Yalian f & m Chinese
Combination of Ya, Li 1 and An 1.
Yalian f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, refined" and 涟 (lián) meaning "flowing water, ripples".
Yalien f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Ya and Liên.
Yalina f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Ya, Li 1 and Na.
Yaline f Chinese (Modern)
Feminine variant of Yalin, which is combination of the names Ya and Lin.
Yalith f Literature
The name of Noah's daughter in Madeleine L'Engle's Many Waters.
Yaltah f Jewish
The name Yaltah is derived from the town Yalta (Crimea). It was borne by the pianist Yaltah Menuhin.
Yaluta f Miwok
Miwok name meaning "women out on flat telling one another there are lots of farewell-to-spring seed", farewell-to-spring being a flowering plant native to coastal areas of California and the Pacific Northwest (species Clarkia amoena), the seeds of which Miwok people gathered to grind for food.
Yamako m & f Japanese
Means "mountain child" in Japanese.
Yamano m Japanese
Means "mountain wilderness" in Japanese.
Yäm'ata m Eastern African
Ethiopian variant of Adimata.
Yamell f Spanish (Mexican)
Its came from Persia but got changed to fit spanish
Yameng f Chinese
From the Chinese 雅 (yǎ) meaning "correct, elegant, graceful, refined" and 朦 (méng) meaning "condition or appearance of the moon".
Yamiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yamila and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yämilä f Bashkir
Bashkir form of Jamila.
Yamile f Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a variant of Yamila.
Yampák f Aguaruna
From the Awajun word for a kind of wild tree found near rivers.
Yámpan f Aguaruna
Etymology unknown. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the sun.
Yamuel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yamila and Manuel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -uel)... [more]
Yanagi f & m Japanese (Rare)
From the word which generally refers to a willow tree.... [more]
Yanaha f Navajo
From the Navajo word náhineesyiz meaning "brave".
Yanako f Japanese
From Japanese 弥 (ya) meaning "long time", 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Yanani m & f Aymara
Means "pair" in Aymara.
Yanano f Shona
Meaning "togetherness; integration; fellowship", longer forms of the name include Ruyanano and Yananiso.
Yanapa f Aymara
Means "help, aid" in Aymara.
Yanara f Spanish (Latin American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Yanbei f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" or 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant" and 蓓 (bèi) meaning "bud".
Yancho m Bulgarian
Bulgarian form of Jan 1.
Yandel m Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Invented name with the ending -el seen in names like Yanel and Wanel. It was popularized by the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo "Wisin & Yandel"... [more]
Yaneli f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Janelle, via Janellie.
Yaneta f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Янета (see Janeta).
Yanfei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" or 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" combined with 飞 (fēi) meaning "to fly" or 霏 (fēi) meaning "fall of snow"... [more]
Yanfen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)", 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" or 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned" combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume" or 棻 (fēn) meaning "aromatic, luxuriant"... [more]
Yangan m & f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Yang and An 1.
Yāngba m Manipuri
Variant of Yaangba.
Yangir m Mongolian (Rare)
Means "ibex, wild goat" in Mongolian.
Yang-ja f Korean
From Sino-Korean 陽 (yang) meaning "sun, sunlight; morning" or 楊 (yang) meaning "willow" combined with 子 (ja) meaning "child". Other hanja character combinations can form this name as well. It can also mean "quantum" or "proton" in Korean.
Yang-ji f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 洋 (yang) meaning "ocean" or 陽 (yang) meaning "sunlight" or 良 (yang) meaning "good" combined with 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 知 (ji) meaning "know, perceive, comprehend"... [more]
Yangki f Tibetan, Bhutanese
Alternate transcription of Tibetan དབྱངས་སྐྱིད (see Yangkyi).
Yangui f Chinese
From the Chinese 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" and 瑰 (guī) meaning "extraordinary, fabulous, rose".
Yangwu f Chinese
From the Chinese 鸯 (yāng) meaning "female mandarin duck" and 妩 (wǔ) meaning "enchanting, charming".
Yangzi m & f Chinese
From Chinese 阳/陽 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male" (which is typically only masculine), 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean", or 杨/楊 (yáng) meaning "poplar tree" combined with 子 (zǐ) meaning "child"... [more]
Yanhai f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".
Yanhua f & m Chinese
From Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)", 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" or 延 (yán) meaning "stretch, prolong" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Yanhui m & f Chinese
From Chinese 延 (yán) meaning "stretch, prolong" or 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned" combined with 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", 徽 (huī) meaning "badge, emblem, insignia, crest" or 晖 (huī) meaning "sunlight, sunshine"... [more]
Yanica f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Яница (see Yanitsa).
Yaniel m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yanira and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yanier m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown. It may possibly be a masculine form of Yanira or is otherwise related to it.
Yanisa f Thai
Meaning unknown. Possibly from Thai "เป็นใหญ่ด้วยความรู้" (Pĕn h̄ıỵ̀ d̂wy khwām rū̂), meaning "great with knowledge"
Yaniss m French
Variant of Yanis.
Yanita f Bulgarian
Diminutive of Yana.
Yanjie f Chinese
From the Chinese 琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems" and 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, purify, pure".
Yanjue f Chinese
From the Chinese 琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems" and 珏 (jué) meaning "two pieces of jade joined together".
Yanjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned", 延 (yán) meaning "stretch, prolong", 炎 (yán) meaning "flaming, blazing, burning, red" or 雁 (yàn) meaning "wild goose" combined with 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 均 (jūn) meaning "equal, even, balanced, all"... [more]
Yankho f & m Chichewa
"The answer" "Response"
Yankoï m Songhai, Western African
Meaning unknown.
Yanlan f Chinese
From the Chinese 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating" and 澜 (lán) meaning "overflowing, waves, ripples".
Yanlin f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 林 (lín) meaning "forest".
Yanlun f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 纶 (lún) meaning "green silk thread".
Yanmei f Chinese
From Chinese 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" or 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned" combined with 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot" or 媚 (mèi) meaning "charming, attractive, flatter"... [more]
Yanmin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" combined with 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp"... [more]
Yannai m Hebrew
Variant of Yanai.
Yannez f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Yann.
Yannik m French, Breton (Gallicized)
Gallicized form of Yannig.
Yannou m Breton
Diminutive of Yann.
Yanoka f Japanese
From Japanese 夜 (ya) meaning "night", 乃 (no), a possessive particle combined with 火 (ka) meaning "fire". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Yanqin f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 勤 (qín) meaning "industrious, diligent, attentive".
Yanqiu f & m Chinese
From Chinese 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous", 硯 (yàn) meaning "inkstone" or 晏 (yàn) meaning "late, peaceful, quiet, tranquil" combined with 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn" or 球 (qiú) meaning "ball, sphere, orb"... [more]
Yanran f Chinese
From the Chinese 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating" and 燃 (rán) meaning "light fire, ignite".
Yanrao f Chinese
From the Chinese 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" and 娆 (ráo) meaning "graceful, charming, fascinating".
Yanren f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 仁 (rén) meaning "humaneness, benevolence, kindness".
Yanshu m & f Chinese
From 艳 (yàn) meaning "bright, gaudy" and 淑 (shū) meaning "limpid, clear, pure".
Yanthi f Indonesian
Variant of Yanti.
Yanuar m Indonesian
From the name of the month of January (Januari in Indonesian), usually used as a given name for a boy born in January.
Yanwei m & f Chinese
From Chinese 彦 (yàn) meaning "elegant, handsome, learned" or 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful" combined with 玮 (wěi) meaning "fine jade, rare, precious" or 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp"... [more]
Yanwen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 延 (yán) meaning "stretch, prolong", 严 (yán) meaning "strict, rigid, severe, intense", 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful" or 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
Yanxia f Chinese
From Chinese 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" or 雁 (yàn) meaning "wild goose" combined 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds, mist"... [more]
Yanxin f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" or 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" and 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic" or "distant fragrance" or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul".
Yanxun f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" or 琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems" and 勋 (xūn) meaning "meritorious deeds, merits" or 洵 (xún) meaning "true, real, truly".
Yanyan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)", 炎 (yán) meaning "flaming, blazing, burning, red", 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" or 雁 (yàn) meaning "wild goose" all combined with themselves... [more]
Yanyan m Sundanese
Sundanese diminutive of masculine names containing the sound yan (or other similar sounds), such as Sofyan, Yanuar or Agustian.
Yanyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 焰 (yàn) meaning "flame, blaze, glowing" and 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".
Yanyou f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 优 (yōu) meaning "superior, excellent".
Yanyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 滟 (yàn) meaning "overflowing, billowing" or 焱 (yàn) meaning "flames" and 月 (yuè) meaning "moon" or 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented".
Yanzhi f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Yaojin f Chinese
From the Chinese 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade" and 瑾 (jǐn) meaning "brilliance of gems, fine jade".
Yaomei f Chinese
From the Chinese 耀 (yào) meaning "shine, sparkle, dazzle; glory" and 梅 (méi) meaning "plum".
Yaonan f Chinese
From the Chinese 姚 (yáo) meaning "handsome, elegant" and 囡 (nān) meaning "daughter".
Yaorui f Chinese
From the Chinese 耀 (yào) meaning "shine, sparkle, dazzle, glory" and 蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower bud".
Yaosca f Spanish (Latin American), Central American
From the name of a river in central Nicaragua, hence the heavy concentration of the name's usage in that country.
Yaosha f Chinese
From the Chinese 谣 (yáo) meaning "folksong, ballad" and 纱 (shā) meaning "gauze, thin silk".
Yaoska f Spanish (Latin American), Central American
More commonly used variant of Yaosca.
Yaoxun f Chinese
From the Chinese 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade" and 勋 (xūn) meaning "meritorious deeds, merits".
Yaoyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 姚 (yáo) meaning "handsome, elegant" and 玥 (yuè) meaning "mythological pearl".
Yaozar m Abkhaz
Abkhaz form of Azar.
Yaozhi f Chinese
From the Chinese 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Yaozuo f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade" and 佐 (zuǒ) meaning "assist, aid".
Yaphar m Tripuri
Means "supernatural" in Kokborok.
Yaphet m Hebrew, African American
Variant of Japheth reflecting the Hebrew pronunciation.
Yaping f & m Chinese
From Chinese 亚 (yà) meaning "second, Asia" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful" or 萍 (píng) meaning "duckweed" or "wander, travel"... [more]
Yaprak f Turkish
Means "leaf" in Turkish.
Yaqeen m Pakistani
Means "certainty", from the word یقین (yaqīn).
Yaqoub m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic يعقوب (see Yaqub).
Ya'qubu m Judeo-Arabic
Judeo-Arabic form of Jacob.
Yaquin m Nahuatl
Possibly derived from Nahuatl yaqui "departed, gone, having left for a place".
Yaquta f Arabic
Variant form of Yaqut.
Yaragi m Chechen
Means "sunny", derived from Lezgin рагъ (rag) meaning "sun". This was also the name of Magomed al-Yaragi (1771-1838), a Dagestani imam of Lezgin ethnicity.
Yarash m Uzbek
Means "reconcilation, truce" in Uzbek.
Yarash m Belarusian
Belarusian version of the Greek name Hieronymus meaning "with a sacred name".
Yarawi f Quechua
Means "poetry" in Quechua.
Yardil f Kurdish
From the Kurdish yar meaning "mistress" and dil meaning "heart".
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