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Hebrew names starting with Y include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Hebrew heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Hebrew-origin names so enduring.

Hebrew names starting with Y — quick facts

  • 44 Hebrew names begin with the letter Y
  • 18 girl names, 24 boy names
  • Hebrew names are known for their deep scriptural meanings
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Hebrew Girl Names Starting With Y

18 girl names

#1079
Hebrew
God has alleviated
#1172
Hebrew
God is gracious
#1470
Hebrew
God answers
#1476
Hebrew
God is gracious
#1641
Hebrew
God is gracious
#1652
Hebrew
Derived from Yvette, meaning 'yew tree'
#1654
Hebrew
To enlighten or illuminate
#1791
Hebrew
belonging to God
#1803
Hebrew
God is gracious
#1871
Hebrew
Yah is my shepherd
#1912
Hebrew
He will enlighten
#2017
Hebrew↑ Rising
From Judah
#8026
Hebrew↑ Rising
He who answers
#8964
Hebrew↑ Rising
Praise; woman from Judea.
Hebrew
God is gracious
Hebrew↑ Rising
הושיעה נא
Hebrew
God is gracious
Hebrew
to use the sword

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Hebrew Boy Names Starting With Y

24 boy names

#614
Hebrew
There is, existence
#649
Hebrew
God will strengthen
#805
Hebrew
God will strengthen
#1328
Hebrew
God will add
#1553
Hebrew
God will strengthen
#1580
Hebrew
Yahweh has known
#1828
Hebrew
Yubal (יובל) means 'to lead' or 'to bring' and is also connected to the concept of flowing, as in rivers.
#5452
Hebrew
YHWH is salvation.
#5907
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is gracious
#6870
Hebrew
God is gracious
#7705
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#7707
Hebrew↑ Rising
a variant of Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'
#8227
Hebrew↑ Rising
light of God
#8796
Hebrew
A diminutive form of the name Yonatan (Jonathan), meaning 'God has given'.
#9713
Hebrew
God saves
Hebrew
God hath judged
Hebrew
He will be saved
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is gracious
Hebrew↑ Rising
God will uplift
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my father
Hebrew
Yahweh supports
Hebrew
To be complete, to be whole
Hebrew
Praise God
Hebrew
God will rise

Hebrew Unisex Names Starting With Y

2 gender-neutral names

#2436
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is gracious
#9584
Hebrew↑ Rising
Light; God is my light.