Yo
yoh
Yo is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “In Japanese, 'Yo' (洋) can mean 'ocean' or 'foreign'. A simple and direct name.”, and peaked in popularity in 2007.
What Yo Means
“In Japanese, 'Yo' (洋) can mean 'ocean' or 'foreign'. A simple and direct name.”
The Story of Yo
Before the first ship set sail, before the first map was drawn, there was the vast, all-encompassing ocean.
Yo, a name with roots in Japanese, carries the profound significance of the 'ocean' or the 'foreign'. It is a name that speaks of expanse and the unknown.
This is a name for your daughter that suggests a calm depth. You imagine her moving through life with a quiet strength, her presence as steady and vast as the sea itself.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 2007
Total Births
9
First Recorded
2007
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