Yoshiyuki
yoh-shee-yoo-kee
Yoshiyuki is a boy’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name meaning "good fortune" or "righteous fortune", combined with "going" or "proceeding."”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Yoshiyuki Means
“A Japanese name meaning "good fortune" or "righteous fortune", combined with "going" or "proceeding."”
The Story of Yoshiyuki
This name sings of good fortune and a life's journey, a path paved with diligence and honor.
Yoshiyuki is a Japanese name that carries the auspicious meaning of 'good fortune' or 'righteous fortune,' often paired with 'going' or 'proceeding.' It was first recorded in the late 1910s, gaining traction through the mid-1920s.
For your son, Yoshiyuki suggests a life blessed with both good luck and good character. You imagine him as someone who diligently moves forward, earning his fortune through integrity and respectful effort.
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Famous Namesakes
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Japanese anime director, screenwriter, lyricist
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1924
Total Births
36
First Recorded
1918
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