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Yui

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Yui is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'superior garment', 'tie, bind', or 'gentle'.”. It currently ranks #5764 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters3
Syllables2
OriginJapanese

What Yui Means

A Japanese name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'superior garment', 'tie, bind', or 'gentle'.

The Story of Yui

In the quiet heart of Japan, a name whispered for generations carries the essence of grace, and it has finally found its way to you.

Yui is a Japanese name that carries profound beauty, with its meaning shifting like sunlight on water depending on the kanji chosen: 'superior garment' suggesting elegance, 'tie, bind' implying connection, or 'gentle' conveying tenderness. Its modern popularity surged in the late 20th century, becoming a cherished choice across Japan.

There is a softness to this name, like the lightest touch on your child's cheek. When you write 'Yui' on the birth certificate, it feels like tying a ribbon around a precious gift, a promise of gentle strength. It is a name that anticipates quiet moments, a name you will whisper with deep affection.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GentleKindCreative

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Peak Year

#32 in 2016

Total Births

554

First Recorded

1989

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