Hebrew & Biblical Boy Names Starting With Y
48 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Hebrew & Biblical boy's name that starts with Y? Here are 48 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Hebrew names include many classics found in the Bible. They are often built around a meaning that praises God or a hoped-for quality.
Top picks
- Yair — “A Hebrew name meaning to enlighten or shine. It also carries the meaning that God will teach.”
- Yehuda — “A Hebrew name meaning praised or let him be praised, and is the root of the name Judah in historical contexts.”
- Yehudi — “Praise god; variant of judah: praise. the praised one”
- Yagil — “This Hebrew name translates to 'he will rejoice,' representing a spirit of celebration and future happiness.”
- Yeshua — “A name with deep spiritual significance, known as Jesus' nickname, connecting your child to a powerful and kingly heritage.”
- Yarin — “To understand.”
- Yarden — “A Hebrew name that refers to the River Jordan, frequently used in contemporary Israel as a unisex given name.”
- Yigol — “A variation of a Hebrew masculine name meaning 'shall be redeemed,' carrying themes of salvation and hope.”
- Yonah — “A Hebrew name meaning dove, which is the original form of the biblical name Jonah.”
- Yusef — “The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning one who supplants. It is the original form of the name Jacob, famously borne by the biblical patriarch.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name translates to 'he will rejoice,' representing a spirit of celebration and future happiness.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning to enlighten or shine. It also carries the meaning that God will teach.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that refers to the River Jordan, frequently used in contemporary Israel as a unisex given name.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning praised or let him be praised, and is the root of the name Judah in historical contexts.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praise god; variant of judah: praise. the praised one”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Founded by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name with deep spiritual significance, known as Jesus' nickname, connecting your child to a powerful and kingly heritage.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew, this name represents the strength found in the right hand.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name for boys translates to 'shall be redeemed,' suggesting a future of restoration or spiritual recovery.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variation of a Hebrew masculine name meaning 'shall be redeemed,' carrying themes of salvation and hope.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning dove, which is the original form of the biblical name Jonah.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of the Hebrew name Joseph used in various African languages. It carries the meaning he will add.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beloved.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “He will judge.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift of god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gods child.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Handsome.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descendent.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Appointed by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Appointed by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “To understand.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Singer.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Understanding.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beloved by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beloved by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rich gift.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gods help.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Exalt.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Loves god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “To come down.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Appointed by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beloved by god.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God lends.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Opens.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gods prince.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Reward.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Plenty.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Humorous.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God prevails.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Form of joseph.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Brook.”
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