What origin is the name Yaemon?

Yaemon comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Yaemon?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Yaemon — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

How is Yaemon written in its native script?

Yaemon is written 弥右衛門.

Yaemon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yaemon

Yaemon

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Yaemon (弥右衛門) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From 'ya' (eight/many) and 'emon' (gatekeeper/guardian). A historical name used to convey an image of a prosperous home protector.".

The meaning of Yaemon is "From 'ya' (eight/many) and 'emon' (gatekeeper/guardian). A historical name used to convey an image of a prosperous home protector." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 弥右衛門
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From 'ya' (eight/many) and 'emon' (gatekeeper/guardian). A historical name used to convey an image of a prosperous home protector.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 弥右衛門

Quick answers about Yaemon

What does Yaemon mean?

Yaemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From 'ya' (eight/many) and 'emon' (gatekeeper/guardian). A historical name used to convey an image of a prosperous home protector.".

How popular is Yaemon?

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Sister names that go with Yaemon

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Yaemon.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yaemon

Yaemon means "From 'ya' (eight/many) and 'emon' (gatekeeper/guardian). A historical name used to convey an image of a prosperous home protector." — these names share that spirit.

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