Christian Baby Boy Names Starting with Y

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100 Unique & Meaningful Christian Baby Boy Names Starting with Y

Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special moment where you express your love and hopes for his future. For Christian parents, this decision carries extra meaning as they look for names that reflect their faith and family traditions. Here, we’ve gathered a list of names that start with the letter Y for you to explore.

This blog features 100 Christian baby boy names beginning with Y, including both classic biblical names and unique, hard-to-find options. Each name comes with its meaning, pronunciation, and background to help you find the perfect fit for your little one.

Here is the list of christian baby boy names starting with Y

Name

Meaning

Pronunciation

Origin & Religion

Biblical/Religious Significance

Yadon

He will judge

Ya-don

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of the name “Judah,” signifying God’s justice and righteousness.

Yair

He shines, illuminates

Y-ire

Hebrew, Christian

A biblical name symbolizing light and illumination through God's word.

Yale

From the fertile upland

Yail

Hebrew, Christian

Represents a connection to nature and growth, symbolizing spiritual fertility and blessings.

Yedidiah

Beloved of the Lord

Yed-i-dee-ah

Hebrew, Christian

A name signifying God's love and affection, derived from the biblical figure of King David’s son.

Yehuda

Praise, thanked

Ye-hu-da

Hebrew, Christian

Represents praise and gratitude, reflecting the spirit of thanksgiving in Christianity.

Yerachmiel

God will have mercy

Ye-rahkh-mee-el

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing God's mercy and forgiveness, it is a name of divine compassion.

Yeshua

Salvation, God is salvation

Yesh-oo-ah

Hebrew, Christian

The Hebrew name for Jesus, signifying God’s gift of salvation to mankind.

Yoel

Jehovah is God

Yo-el

Hebrew, Christian

A prophet in the Bible, his name signifies devotion to God.

Yohan

God is gracious

Yo-han

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of John, representing God's grace and favor.

Yonas

Dove, peace

Yo-nas

Greek, Christian

Symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, reflecting purity and calm.

Yosef

God will increase

Yo-sef

Hebrew, Christian

A form of Joseph, symbolizing God's blessing and growth, and divine increase in life.

Yahir

To shine, brightness

Ya-hear

Hebrew, Christian

A name representing spiritual enlightenment and radiance through faith.

Yarden

To flow down, river

Yar-den

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing the flowing of life and blessings, reminiscent of the Jordan River in the Bible.

Yannis

God is gracious

Ya-nis

Greek, Christian

A variant of John, signifying the kindness and favor of God.

Yashua

Salvation

Yash-oo-ah

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of Yeshua, symbolizing salvation through God and the promise of eternal life.

Yehonatan

God has given

Ye-ho-na-tan

Hebrew, Christian

A biblical name reflecting God's gift and blessing, as seen with Jonathan in the Old Testament.

Yonatan

God has given

Yo-na-tan

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of Yehonatan, signifying God's gift and divine favor.

Yacov

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Ya-cov

Hebrew, Christian

The biblical name Jacob, representing the journey of overcoming obstacles with God's help.

Yeshayah

Salvation of the Lord

Yesh-ah-yah

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of Isaiah, signifying salvation and God's protection.

Yavin

Gracious, God is gracious

Ya-vin

Hebrew, Christian

Signifying divine grace and favor, a name that embodies God’s grace.

Yahweh

Lord, God

Yah-weh

Hebrew, Christian

The name for God in the Old Testament, symbolizing His eternal presence and divinity.

Yaron

To sing, to shout for joy

Ya-ron

Hebrew, Christian

A joyful name representing praise and exultation, reflecting spiritual joy in God's presence.

Yedid

Beloved

Yeh-did

Hebrew, Christian

Signifying divine love and affection, embodying God's personal care and affection for His people.

Yeshe

God is salvation

Yeshe

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of Yeshua, signifying God’s gift of salvation.

Yisrael

One who struggles with God

Yis-ra-el

Hebrew, Christian

A biblical name representing God's covenant with Israel and the struggles that lead to divine triumph.

Yeshurun

Upright, just

Yesh-ur-un

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing righteousness and justice, it reflects the ideal of living rightly under God's law.

Yedidah

Beloved of the Lord

Yed-i-dah

Hebrew, Christian

Representing God’s love, this name is symbolic of deep affection and divine favor.

Yochanan

God is gracious

Yo-cha-nan

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of John, representing God's grace and mercy.

Yonah

Dove, symbol of peace

Yo-nah

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing peace, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and purity in Christianity.

Yedutun

Praise, thankful

Ye-du-tun

Hebrew, Christian

Represents praise and gratitude, symbolizing the act of giving thanks to God.

Yah

God

Yah

Hebrew, Christian

An abbreviated form of Yahweh, signifying the sacredness and holiness of God.

Yahya

Gift of God

Yah-hyah

Arabic, Christian

Yahya (John the Baptist) is an important figure in both Christianity and Islam.

Yandel

God has answered

Yan-del

Spanish, Christian

A name symbolizing divine response to prayer.

Yardley

From the deer meadow

Yard-lee

English, Christian

Symbolizes peace and abundance.

Yasir

Wealthy, prosperous

Yah-seer

Arabic, Christian

Reflects prosperity and God's blessings.

Yazid

Growth, abundance

Yah-zeed

Arabic, Christian

Reflects spiritual growth and divine favor.

Yusuf

God increases

Yoo-suf

Arabic, Christian

The biblical Joseph, known for his wisdom and faithfulness.

Yaleen

A ray of light

Yah-leen

Arabic, Christian

A symbol of enlightenment and divine guidance.

Yovanny

God is gracious

Yo-van-nee

Spanish, Christian

A variation of John, representing divine grace.

Yuki

Happiness, snow

Yoo-kee

Japanese, Christian

Symbolizes purity and joy.

Yorick

Farmer

Yor-ick

Old Norse, Christian

Represents growth and productivity.

Yordan

Descending

Yore-dan

Hebrew, Christian

Refers to the River Jordan, a significant biblical site.

Yitzhak

Laughter

Yitz-hak

Hebrew, Christian

Isaac's name, representing joy and divine promise.

Yulius

Youthful

Yoo-lee-us

Latin, Christian

A name symbolizing renewal and vitality.

Yani

God is gracious

Yah-nee

Greek, Christian

A variant of John, symbolizing divine grace.

Yerik

Ruler of the house

Yer-ik

Slavic, Christian

Associated with leadership and divine guidance.

Yashar

Upright, honest

Yah-shar

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizes righteousness and truth.

Yaqin

Certainty, confidence

Yah-keen

Arabic, Christian

Represents strong faith and trust in God's will.

Yishai

Gift of God

Yee-shai

Hebrew, Christian

The name of King David’s father, symbolizing divine gift.

Yvann

God is gracious

Ee-vahn

French, Christian

A variation of John, representing God's favor.

Yakov

Supplanter

Yah-kov

Hebrew, Christian

The name of the patriarch Jacob, symbolizing perseverance.

Yudah

Praise

Yoo-dah

Hebrew, Christian

A variant of Judah, meaning "praise" in Hebrew.

Yule

Born at Christmas

Yool

Old English, Christian

Related to Christmas, the birth of Jesus.

Yoon

Ruler, king

Yun

Korean, Christian

Symbolizes leadership and divine authority.

Yusef

God increases

Yoo-sef

Arabic, Christian

Referring to the biblical Joseph, a symbol of wisdom and patience.

Yvan

God is gracious

Ee-van

French, Christian

A variant of John, representing divine grace.

Yoni

God is gracious

Yo-nee

Hebrew, Christian

A derivative of John, signifying divine grace.

Yulian

Youthful, young

Yoo-lee-an

Latin, Christian

Symbolizes vitality and divine renewal.

Yoshi

Good, virtuous

Yo-shee

Japanese, Christian

Refers to goodness, embodying righteousness.

Yigal

He will redeem

Yee-gahl

Hebrew, Christian

Represents redemption and divine grace.

Yehohanan

God is gracious

Yeh-ho-han-an

Hebrew, Christian

Another form of the name John, symbolizing divine grace.

Ysmail

God will hear

Is-ma-eel

Arabic, Christian

Another form of Ishmael, symbolizing God's response to prayer.

Yaki

God will establish

Yah-kee

Hebrew, Christian

Signifies God's faithfulness to establish His purpose.

Yovanni

God is gracious

Yo-vah-nee

Spanish, Christian

A variant of Giovanni, signifying divine grace.

Yancy

God is gracious

Yan-see

English, Christian

Variant of John, meaning God’s favor and grace.

Yedidia

Beloved of the Lord

Yeh-di-di-ah

Hebrew, Christian

Meaning beloved by God, representing divine love.

Yesha

Salvation

Ye-sha

Hebrew, Christian

Reflects the salvation brought by God through faith.

Yasha

Salvation

Ya-sha

Hebrew, Christian

Derived from "Yeshua" meaning salvation, related to Jesus Christ.

Yacoub

Jacob, supplanter

Ya-coub

Hebrew, Christian

A form of Jacob, representing faith and perseverance.

Yordy

Down-flowing, river

Yordy

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizes God's flow of life and blessings.

Yacob

Supplanter, holder of heel

Ya-cob

Hebrew, Christian

Another variation of Jacob, a patriarch in the Bible.

Yael

Mountain goat

Ya-el

Hebrew, Christian

Represents strength and beauty, a heroic figure in the Old Testament.

Yeremiah

Exalted by God

Ye-re-mi-ah

Hebrew, Christian

A form of Jeremiah, a prophet in the Old Testament.

Yudai

Courageous, strong

Yu-dai

Japanese, Christian

Symbolizing strength and bravery in faith.

Ymir

Primordial, universal

Y-mir

Norse, Christian

Symbolizing the beginning of life and divine creation.

Yoram

God is exalted

Yo-ram

Hebrew, Christian

Derived from the Old Testament, associated with divine elevation.

Yoav

God is father

Yo-av

Hebrew, Christian

A name denoting God's fatherly guidance and care.

Yinnon

He will flourish

Yin-non

Hebrew, Christian

A prophetic name referring to prosperity and growth.

Yahdiel

God will guide

Yah-dee-el

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing divine leadership and direction.

Yahav

To give, bestow

Ya-hav

Hebrew, Christian

Signifies generosity and blessings from God.

Yekutiel

God nourishes

Ye-ku-ti-el

Hebrew, Christian

A name symbolizing sustenance and divine care.

Yehoshua

God is deliverance

Ye-ho-shu-a

Hebrew, Christian

Another form of Joshua, denoting salvation through God.

Yehu

God is He

Ye-hu

Hebrew, Christian

Represents acknowledgment of God's supreme power.

Yadin

God has judged

Ya-din

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizing divine justice and fairness.

Yakim

God will establish

Ya-keem

Hebrew, Christian

A name symbolizing God's stability and permanence.

Yehoahaz

The Lord has seized

Ye-ho-a-haz

Hebrew, Christian

Represents God's protection and intervention.

Yoach

Brotherly

Yo-ach

Hebrew, Christian

Symbolizes unity and familial love under divine guidance.

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For informed decision-making Names are organized into a table with these columns:

  • Name: The list here includes the name in form of a column that is arranged in alphabetical order with close attention to the selectiveness of making the name unique and fashionable.
  • Pronunciation Guide: We know how important it is to pronounce it properly – particularly for the names which are not coined everyone in the world is familiar with. This column will give a basic guide on how to pronounce each of the names.
  • Gender: Although all the names mentioned in this list are male, this column indicates the sex associated with each name.
  • Religion/Culture: This column informs you of the religion or culture that name belongs to so that, you can choose your preferred religion/ culture that you practice or from the culture you come from.
  • Meaning: Names often carry deep meanings, reflecting virtues, aspirations, or qualities you may wish to impart to your child. For the convenience of the readers, this column offers the English meaning of each name.
  • Meaning in Urdu: For those whose native  language is Urdu or prefer to translate the given name into the beauty of this language, this column reflects the meaning of the given name into English translated in Urdu.
  • Meaning in Hindi: The practice is the same with this column; that is the meaning of the name in Hindi thus addressing the common user who has the Hindi language as their primary language.
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