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Japanese girl names starting with Y bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to Japanese tradition or simply love how Y names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

Japanese Girl names starting with Y

  • 19 Japanese girl names begin with Y
  • All names include full etymology from Japanese naming tradition
  • Japanese names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

Japanese Girl Names Starting With Y

19 girl names of Japanese origin beginning with Y

#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#758
Japanese
to be gentle or to be reasoned
#781
Japanese
eight generations
#1198
Japanese
Night rain
#1207
Japanese↑ Rising
The reason, to be gentle.
#1309
Japanese
good fortune; auspicious
#1344
Japanese
which can mean 'child of rice'.
#1375
Japanese
snow valley
#1491
Japanese
a branch of cherry blossoms
#1492
Japanese
Citrus blossom
#1506
Japanese
reeds
#1735
Japanese
To accomplish, to do it!
#1925
Japanese
Herb; Calm spirit
#7275
Japanese
This can mean 'distant' or 'calm' depending on the characters used.; The name of a Yuman-speaking indigenous group in the southwestern United States.
#8033
Japanese↑ Rising
night
#8958
Japanese
to be graceful or to be elegant
Japanese↑ Rising
dream
Japanese
reason, cause, logic (由); a flower, beautiful
Japanese
to be peaceful

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