Baby Girl Names That Begin With Y
Unusual and International Female Name Choices for Little Girls
From cultures around the world, here are some beautiful names for little girls that begin with the letter Y.
Looking for a name for a baby girl that begins with the letter Y? You'll find that there are very few names that start with Y that are used commonly in the English language. However, Y is a much more common letter for names in other languages, such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Japanese. Here are some beautiful, unique, and international names for baby girls that begin with the letter Y.
Yasmin, Yazmin, or Yazmine. Jasmine is one of the most trendy baby girl name's in the Unites States, and variations of this flower name are popular in many different cultures. The variations that begin with Y typically are used in countries where Urdu, Arabic, and Hebrew are spoken, and all versions of this name originated in Farsi, the language of Persia.
Yesenia. This name originates from Arabic and is used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries. The name caught on when it was used as the name of the Gypsy title character in a popular Spanish soap opera during the 1970s. In Arabic, Yesenia means "flower."
Yvonne & Yvette. These French names were somewhat popular during the Baby Boom years in the U.S., but have since fallen from favor. The Y is usually pronounced like the letter E. In French, the names translate to "yew wood."
Yolanda. Originally, Yolanda derives from a Greek name that means "purple flower." The name has been fairly popular among African Americans, especially during the 1960s and 1970s-- and, in fact, the eldest daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King was named Yolanda.
Yara. The lovely international name has a variety of origins. In Arabic, it means "small butterfly." It's also an Australian-Aboriginal name that means "seagull," and a Brazilian name that means "water lady." A related Brazilian name is Yaritza.
Yadira. Primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries, Yadira is slowly becoming more common in the United States. It has multiple origins. In Hebrew, Yadira means "friend." In Arabic, the name means "worthy and suitable."
Yaretzi. This beautiful and uncommon name is an Aztec name. It means "you will always be loved."
Yoshiko. Yoshiko is a fairly popular name in Japan that means "fragrant child" or "good child."
Yuliana/Yulia. These names are descended from a Latin name meaning "Jove's descendant." They are the Spanish version of Juliana and Julia, and are starting to become used more widely in the United States.
